Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Highway 101 [Petaluma, CA]

Motorcycle Crashes with Car in Fatal Head-On Accident on Highway 101 in Petaluma

 
PETALUMA, CA (October 2, 2020) – Police confirmed that a man died in a motorcycle accident on southbound Highway 101 on early Friday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened just north of the East Washington overpass around 1:21 AM.
 
Based on a report, a Harley Davidson motorcycle traveled northbound in the southbound lanes of the highway. Subsequently, it struck a southbound Honda Fit head-on. Consequently, the car caught fire in the incident.
 
As a result, the 34-year-old male driver of the motorcycle died of his injuries. In addition, the 24-year-old female driver of the Honda sustained major injuries. A civilian passerby took her out from her vehicle before crews took her to an area hospital.
 
An investigation into the case is ongoing. Police are now linking the crash to a fatality inside a Petaluma home. This time, they’re asking anyone with information concerning either death to contact Petaluma Police Department Detective John Silva at 707-778-4532.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the victim.

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