Santa Rosa, CA: Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Traffic Crash on Southbound Highway 101
Rider Critically Hurt in Santa Rosa Motorcycle Accident on Southbound Highway 101
Santa Rosa, California (August 16, 2019) – A motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a traffic collision in Santa Rosa Friday afternoon, according to a report released by California Highway Patrol team.
The motorcycle collision happened at around 3:49 p.m. August 16, along Highway 101, near the College Avenue on-ramp.
As per the CHP report, two vehicles of unspecified built collided with a motorcycle on the highway for reasons still under investigation.
Motorcycle and Car Accident on Highway 101 Near College Avenue
The rider sustained major injuries in the crash. He was attended to by paramedics, and then rushed to the hospital for further treatment. The identity and the current condition of the victim have not yet been released to this time.
The motorists involved stopped after the crash and cooperated with the officials’ investigation.
Meanwhile, the detectives handling the case are gathering more evidence to identify the main cause of the crash.
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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