Man and Woman Killed in Santa Ynez Motorcycle Accident
I’m Ed Smith, a Santa Ynez motorcycle accident attorney. A man and a woman were killed in an early morning accident on Sunday in Santa Ynez.
Time and Location of the Crash
The fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Sunday, October 15 around 8am. The crash occurred on Highway 101 in the Santa Ynez Valley, just north of Buellton. The the accident happened on the southbound side of the road, roughly one mile south of the interchange for Highway 154.
What We Know
As of Monday morning, officials have announced that both riders of the motorcycle suffered fatal injuries in the accident. Emergency responders from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), American Medical Response, and Santa Barbara County Fire Department were dispatched to the crash scene on Sunday morning.
According to a spokesperson from the fire department, a 50-year-old man was declared dead at the scene. It is presumed that the male was operating the three-wheeled motorcycle. The driver was thrown from the bike and hit the center guardrail. The spokesperson said that the female passenger, presumed to be in her fifties, was also thrown from the bike into the roadway where she was hit by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the friends and family of the deceased motorcyclists during this difficult time.
The Investigation
Emergency responders found the motorcycle resting upright almost 100 yards from where the riders were thrown from it. The crash is being investigated by CHP officers from the Buellton station. Also dispatched to the scene was the Coroner’s Unit of the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department. Neither of the riders has been identified yet by authorities. It is not known at this time if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash or if there were any other vehicles involved.
Motorcycle Accidents in Buellton
Buellton has been known as a safe place for motorcyclists to enjoy all that California has to offer in way of weather, nature, and attractions. Between the years of 2011 to 2016, there have been just three accidents involving motorcycles. None of the accidents involved alcohol and none of them resulted in fatalities. Two of the three accidents occurred on Highway 246 in the area of Route 101. Since 2006, there has been a total of seven motorcycle accidents, none of which were fatal and none that involved alcohol.
Motorcycle Safety Tips
Consider the following safety tips to help to prevent accidents the next time you ride your motorcycle:
- Always wear a helmet
- Wear proper clothing
- Wear reflective clothing
- Do not ride in inclement weather
- Be on the lookout for wildlife
- Obey local speed laws
- Be mindful of other drivers
- Prepare for evasive maneuvers
- Inspect the bike for issues prior to riding
- Create a buffer zone in traffic
- Anticipate not being seen
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Santa Ynez Motorcycle Accident Attorney
I’m Ed Smith, a Santa Ynez motorcycle accident attorney. If you or a loved one has been injured or even killed in a motorcycle accident, contact me today at 805-372-0200 or 800-404-5400 for free, compassionate, and friendly legal advice. You can also contact me via my website, AutoAccident.com.
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