Santa Rosa, CA: 1 Hospitalized after Motorcycle Accident on Highway 12 near Highway 101
1 Suffers Major Injuries in Santa Rosa Crash on Highway 12 near Highway 101
Santa Rosa, California (July 1, 2021) – A Santa Rosa crash involving a motorcycle Thursday morning sent one person to the hospital, the California Highway Patrol said.
The major injury accident was reported at approximately 3:35 a.m., on July 1, along the eastbound Highway 12, just east of Highway 101.
The crash involved a white Nissan pickup truck and a Vespa-type scooter that crashed on the highway for reasons still under investigation.
Major Injury Santa Rosa Crash
As per the CHP report, at least one person sustained major injuries in the crash. The injured party was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the scooter was towed away from the crash site.
The accident remains under active 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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