Motocyclist injured in hit-and-run crash on Highway 101 in Petaluma, California
CHP: Hit‑and‑run Petaluma crash on Highway 101 injures motorcycle rider
Fricke said the suspect car in the 5:58 a.m. crash may be a white or silver, newer‑model Audi, which now has damage to the right rear. The damage included a missing right‑rear taillight. The driver didn’t stop.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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