A motorcycle crash near Hopland has reportedly resulted in major injuries prompting requests for an air ambulance.
The Incident Commander characterized the injuries as “critical” and requested an air ambulance land at the scene.
Initial reports of the crash emerged around 4:52 p.m. after a motorcyclist crashed off of Old River River near mile marker 1.75 just south of the Fetzer Winery.
Upon arrival, first responders said the rider had suffered major injuries and requested an air ambulance. Reports from the scene said Old River is closed due to being filled with a large number of emergency responders.
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: The Incident Commander relayed to dispatch that the air ambulance has landed at the scene safely.
UPDATE 5: 50 p.m.: The patient has been successfully loaded into the air ambulance bound for Santa Rosa Memorial Hosptial.
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