Motorcyclist Injured in Fortuna Accident
The motorcycle struck the car. The biker received a broken leg as well as some abrasions. However, he was talking and alert when he left in an ambulance.The driver of the car was uninjured. NO alcohol and drugs factor
The driver of the car was uninjured. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in the collision, according to Ellebrecht.
Fortuna Police, Fortuna Fire, and an ambulance all responded to the scene.
Images below were provided by Fortuna Police.
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Bummer!looked like a nice bike
Common type accident. If the car had been using its turn signal the biker would have been alerted.
PLEASE WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES & USE YOUR TURN SIGNALS
EVERY TIME
Thank you! This is exactly why I quit riding; too many oncoming drivers not signaling before turning left in front of me.
They shouldn’t be turning left in front of oncoming traffic, signalling or otherwise.
True but motorcycles are more difficult to see than cars and our minds are programmed more to see other cars. It will always be the case. Loud pipes dont help much but sure let everyone know that you’re a self centered asshole.
Additionally, due to the smaller profile of motorcycles, it is easy for people to underestimate the speed at which the motorcycle is approaching. They think they have time to turn but they don’t.
Motorcyclist never speed, and all obey the laws of the road, just as a born again Christian follows the Lord….. Get real!
Nice bald tires
That’s what I was about to say. First thing I noticed when looking at those pictures.
Tread on tires is for gravel, dirt and water puddles on pavement. The lack of tread (bald tires) does not adversely affect traction on dry pavement.
I didn’t say it didn’t, it was simply an observation.
haha, like there is never any water on the pavement any other time . ha ! I do not know much about motorcycles by those tires sure do look mighty bald.
I was thinking the same not much control to avoid shit with no tread !!
Play slug bug but with motorcycles with your kids it teaches them to look for bikes!
Is this the same white bike that fly’s down Rohnerville Road from Baseyo Village going about 70mph winding it up 2-3 times a day? We’ve been waiting for a crash to occur.
Wow ….not cool …..hope they will be ok ..
[edit] This is my son who nearly lost his leg because of an idiot car driver.
I’m wondering if your sons name is Tim if so tell him Jen hopes he feels better.
Nope! Different rider. THis one just commutes to and from work with his bike.
Positive energy goes out to our fellow rider!
My wife saw the accident .she said his leg looked realy fffed up.best wish s and speedy recovery.
This is a horrible accident. Nice to read the positive comments… I’d hit “LIKE”.
a CAREFUL driver was in the line of fire of a CARELESS driver.
No, I was there as well. the car had a turing signal on. From what I heard the bike did not have thier headlight on. California law last time I checked states you need to have it on. Besides….. That’s a 35 mile an hr zone if the car came to a complete stop before the bike hit why wouldn’t the bike be able to stop in time? Hmm me thinks he was speeding.
Motorcycles are hard to see.And since there’s so many on the road today,we must really pay attention. I use my turn signal even when I pull down my small street. I let people cut in front of me trying to get out on the road when others won’t. I think they call that commen courtesy,which the drivers in this town DON’T UNDERSTAND. Be safe. Good luck to the motorcyclist