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Pedestrian Involved in Major Injury Accident on West Elkhorn Boulevard

An August 2 major injury accident occurred in Rio Linda that involved two vehicles and ended up hospitalizing a pedestrian. The collision happened at the West Elkhorn Boulevard intersection with Marysville Boulevard around 9:00 p.m., as reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). In order to determine why the two vehicles collided and what caused the pedestrian to be injured, CHP traffic investigators are examining the accident. 

Injury Reported at E and 16th Streets in Accident Involving Horse and Rider

An unusual traffic injury accident occurred in Rio Linda on January 16 when a horse and rider were struck by a motor vehicle. The collision happened around 6:22 p.m. at E and 16th streets when the horse and rider were hit by a Toyota Prius, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) report. Medics with the Sacramento Fire Department were called to the accident scene to assess injuries, and one person was transported to Mercy San Juan Medical Center for a complaint of pain. The accident is under investigation by the CHP to determine whether the vehicle driver or horse was at fault. 

Motor Vehicle Causes Bicyclist Injury at Rio Linda Intersection

A bicyclist injury occurred in Rio Linda recently in a collision with a motor vehicle. The accident was reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as occurring around 6:32 p.m. at the intersection of Curved Bridge Road and Oak Lane. A person said that the accident involved a Kia Optima and that the bicyclist appeared to have a head injury. 

Accident on Elkhorn Boulevard Injures Teen on Her Way Home

A bicycle accident in Rio Linda caused serious injuries to a teenager when she was struck by a truck on April 20. The collision occurred near the intersection of Elkhorn and Rio Linda boulevards when a family friend said she stopped to ensure it was safe to cross the street from the bicycle lane. A truck exiting the parking lot at 7-Eleven kept coming and struck her. According to the family friend, the teen was dragged by the truck and was underneath her bike. 

Dirt Bike Accident on Vickrey Court Sends Rider to the Hospital

A major injury happened in Rio Linda on October 23 when a rider on a dirt bike collided with a motor vehicle. The accident was reported to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) around 8:29 in the evening along Vickrey Court, which is a residential area west of Dry Creek Road. Emergency responders with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District arrived at the scene to assess the rider’s injuries. The patient was transported to Mercy San Juan Medical Center for additional treatment and evaluation. 

Intersection Bicycle Accident in Rio Linda

A bicycle accident injury occurred on June 20 in Rio Linda after the rider was struck by a motor vehicle. The collision occurred at Rio Linda Boulevard and Elkhorn Boulevard at around 1:38 in the morning and was reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Sacramento Metro Fire was called to the accident scene where they discovered one injured person, who was riding a bicycle when the incident occurred. 

Rio Linda Intersection Accident Results in Rollover

An intersection accident in Rio Linda on May 25 resulted in a rollover of one of the vehicles, trapping the driver inside. The accident was reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as occurring at 4:51 in the afternoon at Montague Way and Rio Linda Boulevard and involved a Toyota 4Runner and Ford work van. When first responders with Sacramento Metro Fire arrived, they discovered the Toyota on its side and had to extricate the person inside.

Pedestrian Fatality in Rio Linda

An August 5 collision in Rio Linda ended in a pedestrian fatality in an early morning accident. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident happened at Marysville and Elkhorn Boulevards at about 5:00 in the morning when three people were walking along Elkhorn Boulevard. One of the pedestrians was struck by a vehicle while the remaining two women were uninjured. The decedent was identified by the office of the Sacramento County Coroner as Theresa Trower, age 27. The driver stayed at the accident site and cooperated with investigators. The other two women were also questioned. There were no arrests made in the incident. Elkhorn Boulevard remained closed because of the accident investigation for about an hour and a half. I want to extend my prayers and sympathy to the loved ones and friends of the deceased.

Big Rig Collisions May Happen More Often

California highways may be at higher risk of big rig collisions due to a recent ruling made by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In a decision announced on December 21, the agency ruled that federal law overruled state laws on when and how truckers work. The decision was in response to a petition by industry to exempt California truck drivers from the rest break and meal rules instituted in the state in 2014 by the Ninth Circuit Court. The court had ruled that truckers should be treated like other employees and be paid for their 30-minute rest and meal breaks and that they could not be on the road driving for more than 11 hours daily.

Rio Linda Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Rio Linda Motorcycle Accident Attorney

A Rio Linda motorcycle accident attorney can help recover financial compensation for bikers who are injured through another’s negligence. Motorcyclists can face debilitating injuries and possibly death. In order to combat this, riders must use as many safety precautions as possible to avoid a collision. Also, motorists must be educated to watch out for motorcycle riders. Let’s take a look at some of the precautions motorcyclists can take when traveling on the highways and secondary roads in the area. We’ll also address the types of injuries that can happen in a crash.

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