31-Year-Old Marysville Man Killed in Yuba City Motorcycle Accident on Butte House Road at Oro Grande Street
Yuba City, California (November 9, 2021) – A motorcyclist was killed Monday evening in a collision with a truck in Yuba City, Yuba City police said.
The deadly crash occurred at around 5:22 p.m. Monday, November 8, on Butte House Road at Oro Grande Street.
Police said video footage from the scene showed the motorcyclist speeding and passing vehicles on the right and left-hand side of the road prior to the collision.
Deadly Motorcycle Crash on Butte House Road in Yuba City
First responders found the motorcyclist, a 31-year-old Marysville man, down on the roadway with major injuries. He was then taken to Adventist Rideout Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The truck driver, a 69-year-old-year-old Yuba City man, who was unhurt, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the police. He was not impaired at the time of the accident.
It is undetermined if drugs or alcohol played a role on the part of the motorcyclist. The name of the rider has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The crash remains under investigation.
Motorcycle Accidents in California
In 2019, California was leading in the number of registered motorcycles in the USA. The state has also, over the years, recorded high numbers of motorcycle accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries or death.
Some of the common causes of motorcycle collisions in California include:
- Motorcycle lane splitting
- Cars making left turns
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence
- Road hazards
Motorcyclists are more likely to suffer serious injuries when an accident happens compared to car passengers. This is so because motorcycles do not have many safety features such as airbags, safety belts or steel cage to protect riders. Instead, they rely on helmets and protective riding suits only.
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