Motorcyclist Airlifted after Accident on Highway 79 [Temecula, CA]

Man Seriously Hurt after Motorcycle Accident on Highway 79 near Highway 371 in Temecula

 
TEMECULA, CA (August 11, 2022) – A 33-year-old Temecula man sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident on Highway 79 on Tuesday afternoon.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened on August 9 at about 2:45 p.m. Witnesses claim that the rider attempted to pass a slower-moving vehicle and crossed a double yellow line.
 
Then, the motorcycle failed to stop at the stop sign and T-boned a Jeep Cherokee at the intersection of Highway 371 and Highway 79.
 
The impact of the collision ejected the rider from his motorcycle.
 
A medical helicopter transported the rider to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar for treatment of major injuries.
 
Meanwhile, the 65-year-old driver of the Jeep did not sustain injuries.
 
CHP believes that alcohol is a factor in the crash. Officers will release additional information once it becomes available.
 
Reduce the risk of getting into a motorcycle accident by practicing defensive riding at all times. Operate your motorcycle at a safe speed and be on the lookout for possible road hazards.

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