Milpitas, CA – Motorcyclist Injured after Collision with Larger Vehicle on Southbound Interstate 880 near Highway 23 Transition Ramp

Milpitas, CA (August 22, 2018) – The California Highway Patrol reported that a motorcyclist sustained severe injuries as the result of a collision with a larger vehicle that transpired on the southbound lanes of the Interstate 880 Freeway, in the vicinity of the Highway 23 transition ramp. Officials first documented the incident at approximately 6:47 AM on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. At this time, no detailed information concerning the identities of the people involved in the crash has been revealed.

Based on the report from CHP, an unidentified motorcyclist and a white Cadillac Escalade were traveling in the Milpitas area and, for indeterminate reasons, collided on Interstate 880. Sometime later, paramedics were dispatched to the crash site and discovered the downed bike, which had been blocking Lane 1 on 880.

Afterward, medical personnel transported the motorcyclist to a nearby hospital, where the victim received treatment for severe injuries. The current condition of the rider was not revealed.

Authorities confirmed the Cadillac sustained a flat tire during the crash but did not specify if the driver was injured.

As of now, the investigation is ongoing. As more evidence continues to surface, more information will be released to public sources.

We extend our most heartfelt prayers and our most loving thoughts to the injured motorcyclist and wish this individual a swift and efficient recovery.

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Based on the report, officials are still unsure of why the motorcycle and the Cadillac collided on the Interstate 880 Freeway. As the investigation continues, officials will consider if drugs, alcohol, negligence, recklessness, or distracted driving played any role in the events leading up to the crash. Likewise, a thorough forensic examination of both vehicles and photos of the crash site will help authorities determine if the rider or motorist had experienced mechanical issues or system failure prior to the accident.

Non-guilty victims of a traffic accident may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against a guilty party, pending the results of an investigation. Through legal intervention, these individuals can receive compensation for multiple inconveniences ranging from medical bills or vehicle damage.

We at Brady Law Group will work with you to ensure your rights and give you the peace of mind needed to focus on your recovery.

If you’ve been injured as the result of another person’s negligence, please call us at (866) 211-2562 to receive a free consultation with one of our expert attorneys.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

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