Motorcyclist Sammy Hartzog Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Railroad Avenue in Redding
Sammy Hartzog Killed in Redding Motorcycle Accident on Railroad Avenue near Eugenia avenue
Redding, California (April 27, 2021) – 59-year-old Sammy Ray Hartzog has been identified as the Millville rider who died following a traffic collision on April 21 in Redding, the Shasta County Coroner’s Office reported.
The fatal motorcycle crash took place on Railroad avenue near Eugenia avenue at approximately 4:20 p.m.
As per the California Highway Patrol report, a motorcycle operated by Ray Hartzog southbound on Railroad Avenue lost control and crashed with a 2016 Toyota Avalon that was about to exit the Owens Pharmacy parking lot at 2950 Eugenia Avenue.
Sammy Hartzog Fatal Redding Motorcycle Accident
Hartzog was pronounced dead at the scene.
More details about this accident will be released immediately after the Redding Police Department completes the investigation.
An Overview of Motorcycle Accident Statistics in California
- More than 500 motorcyclists died, and more than 15,500 were injured in 2017 in California.
- About 80% of all annual motorcycle accidents result in injuries or death.
- California has over 800,000 registered motorcycles, the largest in the nation.
Tips for Safe Riding of Motorcycles
- Ensure you are properly licensed before riding a motorcycle.
- Practice how to operate a motorcycle properly.
- Wear the proper protection.
- Ride responsibly.
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