Lance Janssen Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Occidental Road in Sebastopol
Lance Janssen ID’d as Motorcyclist Killed in Sebastopol Head-On Crash on Occidental Road near State Route 116
Sebastopol, California (June 2, 2021) – The Sonoma County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau has identified the motorcyclist who died last month following a collision with a car north of Sebastopol as Lance Janssen, 54, of Santa Rosa.
The deadly crash happened at around 8:21 a.m. Friday, May 21, on Occidental Road, just east of State Route 116.
Authorities said Janssen was riding a Yamaha motorcycle eastbound on Occidental Road when he crossed over double yellow lines to pass a slower vehicle.
For unknown reasons, the Yamaha collided head-on with a Chevrolet SUV. A Mercedes SUV traveling eastbound struck the right side of the Chevrolet.
Santa Rosa Man Killed in Occidental Road Crash
Paramedics responded to the scene and found Janssen unresponsive as a result of the crash. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Chevrolet driver and her two juvenile passengers were not injured in the crash. The driver of the Mercedes and her passenger were also unhurt.
Officers closed Occidental Road at High School Road following the incident.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact the Santa Rosa CHP office at 707-588-1400.
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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