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Motorcyclist Severely Injured in Santa Rosa Crash at Morgan and Third Streets

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Published by Beverly Law
September 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Morgan Street and Third Street, Santa Rosa, CA
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Street view of the intersection of Morgan and Third streets in Santa Rosa, California, where the crash occurred. Source: Google Maps.
KEY DETAILS
DATE & TIME
The crash occurred Sunday, August 30, 2026, just before 10 a.m.
LOCATION
Morgan Street and Third Street, Santa Rosa, CA
VICTIM
A 67-year-old woman riding the motorcycle suffered major injuries and was hospitalized; she remained in the hospital as of Monday, August 31.
ROAD CLOSURES
Santa Rosa police closed one westbound lane of Third Street at B Street for about two hours, reopening the road shortly before noon; eastbound lanes stayed open.
INVESTIGATION
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.

A 67-year-old woman riding a motorcycle suffered major injuries Sunday morning when her motorcycle and an SUV collided at the intersection of Morgan and Third streets in Santa Rosa, California. The crash was reported to police just before 10 a.m. on August 30, 2026. She was taken to a local hospital and remained hospitalized as of the following day. Santa Rosa police shut down a westbound lane of Third Street at B Street for roughly two hours while officers investigated and cleared the scene, reopening the road shortly before noon.

According to The Press Democrat, the cause of the collision remained under investigation as of Monday, August 31, and authorities had not yet determined what triggered the crash. The outlet reported that Santa Rosa police, including Lt. Matt North, closed the westbound lane at B Street while eastbound lanes stayed open, and urged residents to avoid the congested intersection. No arrests or citations had been announced at the time of reporting. Beverly Law represents injured motorcyclists and their families on a contingency basis — no fee unless we win.

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The Press Democrat
@PressDemocrat · Aug 31, 2026

Motorcyclist suffers major injuries in Santa Rosa crash

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Where It Happened

Intersection of Morgan Street and Third Street in downtown Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California

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SOURCESThe Press Democrat·The Press Democrat

What the Law Says

California Vehicle Code 21800 governs right-of-way at intersections not controlled by signals, requiring the driver on the left to yield to a vehicle approaching from the right. At a busy urban crossing like Morgan and Third streets, a failure to yield or a misjudged turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle is one of the most common causes of intersection collisions. Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable in these crashes because their smaller profile makes them harder for other drivers to see in time.

California’s Basic Speed Law, Vehicle Code 22350, prohibits driving at a speed greater than is reasonable and safe given traffic, weather, and roadway conditions, even when a posted limit would otherwise allow it. Investigators examining the Morgan and Third streets crash will likely look at how fast each vehicle was traveling and whether either driver had time to react before impact. Excessive speed for conditions is a common contributing factor in intersection crashes involving motorcycles.

This summary is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its specific facts.

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