The following is a press release from the Clearlake Police Department:
On July 9, 2022, at approximately 9:44 am, officers from the Clearlake Police Department responded to 8th Street in Clearlake Park for a report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.
Upon arrival, officers found the collision involved a motorcycle (off-road dirt bike) with one rider and a Chrysler PT Cruiser occupied by one person. The motorcycle rider sustained major injuries and was airlifted to an out-of-county hospital. The driver of the PT Cruiser was not injured.
The preliminary investigation of the collision revealed both vehicles were driving in the center of the road and speeding.
If you witnessed the collision, please contact Sergeant Mike Perreault at 707-994-8251.