An auto-motorcycle collision in Santa Ana, California, claimed a motorcycle rider’s life on Saturday, September 5th. The Santa Ana Police Department identified the victim as Cesar Augusto Paz, 57, a city resident.
The police stated in the accident report that the victim operated a motorcycle westbound in the 100-block of East Warner Avenue. At about 7:20 p.m., he collided with a truck that was reportedly crossing the roadway from an alley.
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Medics rushed Paz to Orange County Global Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries at about 8:06 p.m. The police said that the truck operator stayed at the crash site and cooperated with the authorities.
The SAPD believe that alcohol or drugs did not contribute to the occurrence. The accident remains under investigation, and there’s no additional information.
Auto-motorcycle collisions are one of the most common types of traffic accidents. When the two collide, the motorcycle rider often sustains severe or fatal injuries, while the vehicle’s driver goes unscathed.
Common injuries sustained in this type of accident include road rash, broken bones, fractures, ligament tear, and internal bleeding. Others are organ damage and head injuries like intracranial bleeding, concussion, or skull fracture.
Depending on the severity of the injury, the victim can suffer amputations or paralysis if the wound affected the spinal cord. Riders can prevent these injuries and fatality by wearing a safety helmet with eye and face shield, and safety apparel like ankle-length boots, full-fingered gloves, long pants, and leather jackets.
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