Cottonwood, CA: Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Balls Ferry Road
Motorcyclist Killed in Cottonwood Motorcycle Crash on Balls Ferry Road and Adobe Road
Cottonwood, California (August 16, 2019) – A motorcyclist was killed Friday afternoon in a traffic accident that occurred at an intersection in Cottonwood, a local news source reported.
The deadly crash, which was reported at about 2:45 p.m., happened in the area of Balls Ferry Road and Adobe Road.
The California Highway Patrol said a man was riding his motorcycle on Adobe Road to Balls Ferry Road when he struck a Dodge Charger that was reversing out of a driveway on Adobe.
Fatal Cottonwood Motorcycle Accident on Balls Ferry Road Friday
The rider, who has not been identified pending notification of family, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents account for a significant number of the total accidents that happen on the roads in California every year. When motorcycle accidents happen, riders are more likely to sustain serious injuries or death. Motorcyclists should, therefore, be aware of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents and use the information to mitigate their level of risk.
Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
Motorcycle Lane Splitting – Lane splitting happens when a motorcycle drives between two lanes of stopped or slow moving traffic.
Lane splitting may lead to motorcycle accidents due to: the close proximity of the vehicles to the motorcycle, limited space for the motorcycle to maneuver, the presumption by other motorists that no cars or motorcycles will be passing them in slowed or stopped traffic.
Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns – Cars turning left usually collide with motorcycles when the bikes are: going straight through an intersection, passing the car, or attempting to overtake the vehicle.
When this category of accident happens, the driver of the car may be held accountable for the crash. However, it is good to note that the motorcyclist may also be partly to blame if, for example, they were speeding or riding in the wrong lane.
Speeding – Driving at high speeds reduces the rider’s ability to slow or stop safely in case of a hazard, or slowed or stopped traffic. The rider ends up crashing into other cars or loses control of the motorcycle after applying emergency brakes.
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We extend our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the person killed in this accident.
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