Motorcyclist hurt in Highway 1 crash

A man who lost control of his bike while handling a turn was flown to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.|
JULIE JOHNSON
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

A motorcyclist was injured on Highway 1 on Saturday after apparently losing control of his bike on a turn in the road, authorities said.

The crash occurred on a curvy, uphill portion of the highway between Goat Rock and Willow Creek, Monte Rio Fire Chief Steve Baxman said.

The biker was apparently riding with a group when he crashed at about 3:30 p.m., Baxman said. The man was conscious after the crash but in a lot of pain and was having trouble breathing, he said.

A REACH medical helicopter crew flew the man to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.

You can reach Staff Writer Julie Johnson at 521-5220 or julie.johnson@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @jjpressdem.

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