Santa Cruz County, CA: Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Highway 1 at Waddell Creek
1 Killed in Santa Cruz County Motorcycle Crash on Highway 1 at Waddell Creek
Santa Cruz County, California (April 18, 2021) – A person was killed Saturday evening in a motorcycle accident in Santa Cruz County, according to a local news source.
The deadly crash occurred at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, on the northbound side of Highway 1 at Waddell Creek, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to the CHP, the collision involved a motorcycle and a vehicle. Details on what led up to the crash at this time are unknown.
Deadly Motorcycle Crash on Highway 1 at Waddell Creek
One person died as a result of the crash. The name of the victim was being withheld pending notification of family.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
The fatal Santa Cruz County Motorcycle collision remains under investigation.
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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