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A motorcycle accident on February 26 in Sonoma County left one man hospitalized and one cow dead, according to the Napa Valley Register. Richard Watkins, 61, struck a cow while riding southbound on Highway 1, according to Officer Jon Sloat. Watkins flew from his bike and suffered major injuries—fortunately, he had his motorcycle helmet on. Paramedics airlifted Watkins to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. The cow died at the scene. Many open-range cattle farms are in West Sonoma, where cattle roam in unfenced pastures. Sloat warned that all motorists should be especially cautious in the area. An estimated 92% of motorcyclists have never taken a safety course—they either taught themselves or learned from a friend. Proper safety classes and training reduces your accident risk significantly. Over half of motorcyclists involved in an accident have less than 5 months experience on that particular motorcycle. All motorcyclists need to take a training class…
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A motorcycle accident in San Diego left one man with serious injuries on February 1, according to 10News.com. A 21-year-old motorcyclist collided with a car in the Barrio Logan area. According to police reports, the accident occurred at the intersection of Main and Vesta streets just before 5 p.m. According to San Diego Polce Officer Dino Delimitrios, the victim was heading east on Main Street before colliding with a Chevrolet Monte Carlo that was turning left on Vista Street. Paramedics rushed the victim to the hospital with a broken leg and clavicle. The accident remains under investigation. 75% of all motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle. 2/3 of the accidents cite the motorcyclist as at fault in the accident report. In multiple-car accidents involving a motorcycle, the car failing to yield to the motorcycle’s right-of-way was as the cause. If you choose to ride a motorcycle, you need to be aware…
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