Amador County - An 18-year-old Wilseyville resident died as the result of a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon in Calaveras County, according to reports from the California Highway Patrol. Kenneth Hawes was driving his 2006 Honda motorcycle southbound on Old Toll Road at approximately 45 miles per hour when he apparently lost control while trying to navigate a “deeply rutted, wet and muddy” turn. Old Toll Road is a dirt road on private property. Hawes attempted to regain control by turning his bike to the left and accelerating rapidly. The vehicles rear tire struck a dry portion in the road, causing it to regain traction and propel Hawes forward out of control. The bike’s front end then reportedly struck a large tree and Hawes was thrown off the vehicle and into the tree. Hawes was wearing a full-face helmet and additional body safety gear at the time of the accident. San Andreas CHP officers responded to the incident. This accident is the latest in a string of vehicle accidents and traffic collisions between May 13th and May 16th. The San Andreas CHP handled 10 traffic collisions in that time, 8 of which involved motorcycles. Several of the collisions involved multiple motorcycles. “I believe these motorcyclists would benefit from the California Motorcycle Safety Program,” stated Lieutenant Tim Port, San Andreas Commander. “It offers a basic rider course for beginners and an experienced rider course for improving skills.” Of those ten collisions, none were DUI related, although there were 7 people arrested for driving under the influence in that same time period. A San Andreas CHP release on Monday said “the overall statistics have been decreasing each year, but the number of motorcycle collisions and injuries went up slightly this year compared to last year.” In related news, another accident occurred Sunday at approximately 1:30 p.m. on the Carson Pass Summit when a vehicle carrying five people rolled over, according to Amador County fire officials. One 12-year-old vehicle occupant was critically injured in the accident involving a white Ford Expedition. A Care Flight helicopter transported the child to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Firefighters from Amador County and Woodford responded to the accident, which blocked one lane of Highway 88. The vehicle occupants were eventually able to get back in and ride away safely. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tuesday, 18 May 2010 06:36
18-Year Old Wilseyville Man Killed, Child Critically Injured In Weekend Accidents
Amador County - An 18-year-old Wilseyville resident died as the result of a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon in Calaveras County, according to reports from the California Highway Patrol. Kenneth Hawes was driving his 2006 Honda motorcycle southbound on Old Toll Road at approximately 45 miles per hour when he apparently lost control while trying to navigate a “deeply rutted, wet and muddy” turn. Old Toll Road is a dirt road on private property. Hawes attempted to regain control by turning his bike to the left and accelerating rapidly. The vehicles rear tire struck a dry portion in the road, causing it to regain traction and propel Hawes forward out of control. The bike’s front end then reportedly struck a large tree and Hawes was thrown off the vehicle and into the tree. Hawes was wearing a full-face helmet and additional body safety gear at the time of the accident. San Andreas CHP officers responded to the incident. This accident is the latest in a string of vehicle accidents and traffic collisions between May 13th and May 16th. The San Andreas CHP handled 10 traffic collisions in that time, 8 of which involved motorcycles. Several of the collisions involved multiple motorcycles. “I believe these motorcyclists would benefit from the California Motorcycle Safety Program,” stated Lieutenant Tim Port, San Andreas Commander. “It offers a basic rider course for beginners and an experienced rider course for improving skills.” Of those ten collisions, none were DUI related, although there were 7 people arrested for driving under the influence in that same time period. A San Andreas CHP release on Monday said “the overall statistics have been decreasing each year, but the number of motorcycle collisions and injuries went up slightly this year compared to last year.” In related news, another accident occurred Sunday at approximately 1:30 p.m. on the Carson Pass Summit when a vehicle carrying five people rolled over, according to Amador County fire officials. One 12-year-old vehicle occupant was critically injured in the accident involving a white Ford Expedition. A Care Flight helicopter transported the child to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Firefighters from Amador County and Woodford responded to the accident, which blocked one lane of Highway 88. The vehicle occupants were eventually able to get back in and ride away safely. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Latest from
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