Sebastopol, CA: 1 Killed in Motorcycle Collision on Occidental Road near Highway 116
1 Killed in Sebastopol Crash on Occidental Road near Highway 116
Sebastopol, California (May 21, 2021) – Authorities are investigating a deadly motorcycle accident that happened Friday morning in Sebastopol.
According to the California Highway Patrol, one person was killed in the crash that happened at around 8:21 a.m. on westbound Occidental Road near Highway 116.
CHP said a motorcycle and at least one car collided under unclear circumstances.
Three ambulances were dispatched to the scene to provide medical aid to the parties involved in the crash.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
It was not clear if there were parties who were injured in the accident.
Officers closed Occidental Road at Highway 116 and High School Road following the incident.
The motorcycle was towed away with a missing front wheel.
CHP is investigating the wreck.
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.
Pacific Attorney Group sends condolences to the family and friends of the person killed in this crash. We hope that they will get the courage to go through these trying times.
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