Willits, CA: Major Motorcycle Crash on Valley Road
Motorcyclist Severely Hurt in Willits Motorcycle Accident on Valley Road
Willits, California (November 18, 2019) – A rider was severely hurt after a motorcycle crash last week Sunday afternoon in the area of Willits, according to a California Highway Patrol dispatch.
The crash was reported at around 6:26 p.m. Sunday, November 17, at 2101 Valley Road.
As per the report, a black Denali and a motorcycle crashed for reasons still under investigation.
Major Motorcycle Accident at Valley Road
Responding emergency crews rendered aid to the motorcyclist who sustained injuries ranging from moderate to severe injuries following the collision. The rider was taken to the hospital for treatment. The name of the patient and their current condition were not immediately provided.
It was unclear if the Denali driver was injured in the collision.
No additional information concerning this crash was provided.
An investigation is underway.
Motorcycle collisions happen when visibility lowers and it is often during the late hours of the evening. Accidents are caused by drivers who make unsafe lane changes. The California Vehicle Code 22107 states that a driver shall not turn a car from a direct course or make a right or left move upon a roadway until they give an appropriate signal and make the movement with reasonable safety.
It is more likely that motorcyclists collide with motorists that change lanes unsafely.
Any party hurt in a motorcycle collision may be entitled to money when they file a bodily injury claim.
Motorcycles can be Particularly Dangerous Vehicles
Motorcycle versus car accidents can cause minor injuries, severe injuries or even death. Motorcyclists have less protection and thus motorists should be more cautious. Liability for motorbike accidents is based on negligence and the riders are also to blame at times. Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws are some of the causes of these traffic collisions.
While it is unclear in this incident which party is at fault, investigators will collect more details including witness statements to determine the factors that led to the incident.
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