Tragedy struck on US-101 as a motorcyclist succumbed to injuries following a collision with a vehicle yesterday. According to the social media post from CHP Santa Rosa, the accident happened just south of Golf Course Drive in Rohnert Park around 10:14 AM, involving a motorcycle and a Ford Fusion. The collision resulted in life-threatening injuries for the adult male motorcyclist, who was later pronounced dead at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.
Initial reports suggest the roadway condition, dampened by light rain, may have played a role in the accident. The driver of the Ford Fusion attempted to change lanes when they encountered a large bag of debris. In their attempt to avoid the obstruction, the driver appears to have lost control, leading to the fatal encounter. Directly behind the Ford, a 1974 Harley-Davidson motorcycle could not avoid colliding with the car, resulting in the rider being ejected onto the road…