Frank Butcher Killed in Motorcycle Accident at Baseline Avenue and Linda Vista Drive in Santa Ynez
Frank Butcher ID’d as Motorcyclist Killed in Santa Ynez Crash at Baseline Avenue and Linda Vista Drive
Santa Ynez, California (June 25, 2021) – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has identified the motorcyclist who died Thursday morning following a traffic collision near Santa Ynez as Frank Butcher, 70, of Santa Barbara.
The deadly motorcycle accident occurred at about 10:50 a.m. Thursday, June 24 near the intersection of Baseline Avenue and Linda Vista Drive.
Authorities said Butcher was riding his motorcycle in the area when he collided with an SUV.
Man Killed in Santa Ynez Motorcycle Crash Identified
First responders arrived at the location and found Butcher suffering from an apparent cardiac event. Despite life-saving measures performed by the medical personnel, Butcher was pronounced dead at the scene.
It was not immediately clear whether the other driver was injured.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Motorcyclist Safety
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
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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