Santa Barbara, CA: Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Traffic Collision on Highway 101
Rider Sustains Major Injuries in Santa Barbara Crash on Highway 101 near Ortega Hill Road On-Ramp
Santa Barbara, California (July 8, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a Santa Barbara crash that happened Thursday morning, leaving a motorcyclist with serious injuries.
The California Highway Patrol said the wreck occurred at around 8:53 a.m. on northbound Highway 101 near Ortega Hill Road on-ramp.
As per the CHP report, a rider on a black Harley-Davidson struck the rear of a tan Acura RDX for unknown reasons.
The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike, flew up, and landed between the road barriers.
Caltrans and firefighters responded to the scene to find the motorcyclist with major injuries. An ambulance was requested to take the victim to the hospital.
Some traffic lanes remained closed as authorities investigated.
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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