Santa Rosa, CA: 1 Killed, 1 Sustains Serious Injuries in Motorcycle and Car Crash on Santa Rosa Avenue near Yolanda
1 Killed in Santa Rosa Motorcycle Accident on Santa Rosa Avenue near Yolanda
Santa Rosa, California (August 20, 2020) – A traffic collision involving a motorcycle on a highway in Santa Rosa, Wednesday afternoon, resulted in the death of one person.
The fatal crash happened on Santa Rosa Avenue at about 3:30 p.m. August 19.
The accident involved a male party riding a motorcycle north on Santa Rosa Avenue and an SUV.
The primary report indicated that the SUV pulled out of a driveway on the eastbound side of the avenue at the collision’s time.
The motorcycle operator was pronounced dead at the crash site.
Meanwhile, a woman riding on the motorbike as a passenger was hospitalized with serious injuries.
There were no other victims hurt, including the SUV occupants.
The accident remains under an active investigation.
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