[09-21-2023] Stanislaus County, CA – Rider Seriously Injured Following Motorcycle Vs. Car Collision on Highway 99

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after colliding with a car on Highway 99, Stanislaus County, on Thursday morning, September 21, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol responded to the incident around 5:40 a.m. near the Hammett Road offramp on the highway’s northbound lane.

Initial investigation revealed that the 21-year-old Christopher L. was riding his 2007 Triumph motorcycle when he collided with the back of a 2010 Mercedes driven by 26-year-old Johnathan M.

The crash ejected Christopher L. from his bike and landed between the fast and middle lanes. He wore a helmet during the incident, but due to the severity of the crash, he still sustained a major head injury. He was immediately transported to Doctors Medical Center of Modesto.

Officers state that drugs and alcohol were not involved in this incident, and the cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

The CHP asks anyone with information regarding the crash to contact related authorities.

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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the National Safety Council, motorcycles account for less than 3% of all vehicles registered in the U.S. and less than 0.6% of miles traveled. In 2021, they were responsible for 14% of all traffic fatalities, 17% of the occupant fatalities rates, and 3% of all occupant injuries.

In 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported an average of 8% more motorcycle-related deaths from 2020 to 2021, despite its 2% decline in the rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.

Over the past decade, motorcycle-related deaths have increased by 19%, while vehicle death rates have increased by 29%.