55-year-old Shannon Yoshinaga of Orange has been identified as the injured victim of a solo motorcycle accident in McKittrick, California. The McKittrick Police Department made the identification public on Monday, August 24th.

The incident happened on Saturday afternoon, August 22nd. Facts from the accident report showed that it occurred on Highway 58 near Highway 33. The California Highway Patrol said that Yoshinaga was eastbound on her 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle.

The woman took her eyes off the roadway to look over her shoulder at a road sign and drifted off the road. She overturned, got ejected, and landed on the roadway. Yoshinaga sustained moderate injuries, and medics transported her to Mercy Southwest for treatment.

The CHP said that drugs or alcohol did not play a role in the accident in any capacity. The investigation is ongoing, and there’s no additional information at this time.

Motorcycle accidents are not uncommon in California roadways, and they happen due to otherwise avoidable reasons. To prevent crashes of this nature, motorcyclists must exercise care and caution when on the road, and obey traffic rules and regulations.

Safety tips for riding a motorcycle include wearing a helmet compliant with the US-DOT guidelines and face and eye protection. Wear protective apparel covering other parts of the body like long-sleeved leather jackets, long pants, ankle-length boots, and full-fingered gloves.

Ride defensively with the headlight on, and stay out of the blindspot of a motor vehicle. Never operate a motorcycle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, carry out regular maintenance of the bike, and keep riding skills honed through continuous education.

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