1 Seriously Injured in Penngrove Motorcycle Accident at Ely Road North and Old Redwood Highway
Penngrove, California (September 24, 2021) – One person was seriously injured Thursday night following a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car at an intersection in Penngrove, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The major injury crash happened at around 9:06 p.m. Thursday, September 23 at the intersection of Ely Road North and Old Redwood Highway.
The CHP said a Toyota Camry struck a Harley Davidson motorcycle head-on at the Penngrove intersection.
As a result of the crash, the Toyota acquired moderate front-end damage while the motorcycle lost its front wheel.
Penngrove Head-On Crash at Ely Road North and Old Redwood Highway Injures 1
Authorities said one patient, whose name was not immediately disclosed, was taken to the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with major injuries.
The intersection of Ely Road and Old Redwood was blocked while the investigation took place.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
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.