Santa Rosa, CA: Motorcyclist Injured in Traffic Crash on Tomales Road
Rider Hurt in Santa Rosa Motorcycle Accident on Tomales Road
Santa Rosa, California (August 19, 2019) – A motorcyclist was injured in a traffic collision in Santa Rosa on Sunday afternoon, according to a California Highway Patrol dispatch.
The Motorcycle crash happened shortly before 12:02 p.m. August 11, on Tomales Road
As per the CHP report, a motorcycle rider collided with a vehicle of unspecified built in the 2368 block of Tomales for unknown reasons. Due to the impact, the rider was ejected off from the bike.
Auto VS Motorcycle Accident in Santa Rosa, August 11
The motorcyclist sustained moderate injuries, including head trauma in the crash. The victim was transported to the hospital for medication.
It was not mentioned whether or not the driver of the involved car stopped after the crash and cooperated with the officials’ investigation.
The detectives handling the case are gathering more evidence to identify the cause of the accident.
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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