Grover Beach, CA – A motorcyclist lost his life in a crash on Highway 101 in southern San Luis Obispo County on Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2024, according to The San Luis Obispo Tribune.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the 29-year-old Bakersfield resident was traveling southbound on Highway 101, just south of Fourth Street in Grover Beach, at the time of the accident.
The motorcyclist, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of his family, was riding at approximately 70 miles per hour when, according to the CHP, he made an unsafe turn. His motorcycle veered into the dirt median, causing him to lose control of the bike. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle, hitting a guardrail before being thrown over it and landing in the northbound median.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, and the motorcyclist was transported to Adventist Health Sierra Vista Hospital. Despite the medical team’s efforts, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital.
The crash briefly caused traffic delays in both directions along Highway 101. Authorities confirmed that drugs and alcohol were not suspected to be factors in the crash. The CHP continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident as the community mourns the loss of the young rider.
Liability in Single-Vehicle Collisions
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