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Motorcyclist Killed in Highway 1 Crash near Santa Maria Identified

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Yigit Tobkey was Reportedly Hit by Several Vehicles Wednesday Night near Graciosa Road

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Motorcyclist Killed in Highway 1 Crash near Santa Maria Identified

Santa Maria, California: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office identified the motorcyclist who died Wednesday night in a crash on Highway 1 near Santa Maria as 31-year-old Yigit Tobkey.

The Lompoc man was involved in the collision around 9:23 p.m. just south of Graciosa Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol – Santa Maria Office, their officers received a call about a pedestrian involved in a crash on southbound Highway 1. The officers responded to the scene and found multiple vehicles and a motorcycle on the southbound shoulder.

A preliminary investigation indicated that Tobkey was riding the motorcycle when he lost control and went off the roadway. He then became stationary in the southbound lane of the highway and got hit by several oncoming vehicles.

Tobkey was pronounced dead at the scene by American Medical Response paramedics.

Witnesses told officers that the victim was possibly hit by several other vehicles that left the scene.

The accident happened when the weather was foggy and visibility limited. However, investigators did not immediately determine the cause of the collision.

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Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on SR-20 in Lake County

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Rider Hurt in Lake County Motorcycle Accident on State Route 20 at Main Street

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Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on SR-20 in Lake County

Lake County, California: A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic crash that happened Tuesday afternoon in Upper Lake, the California Highway Patrol said.

The accident was reported around 12:28 p.m. on State Route 20 at Main Street.

A white Toyota sedan and a motorcycle were involved in the crash.

The motorcycle went down, ejecting the rider.

Firefighters responded to the scene and found the motorcyclist suffering from major injuries. The rider was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.

Authorities are investigating the crash.

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Multiple Injured in Traffic Accident on Elkhorn Avenue in Kingsburg

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Several People Seriously Injured in Kingsburg Car Crash on Elkhorn Avenue near S. Bethel Avenue

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Multiple Injured in Traffic Accident on Elkhorn Avenue in Kingsburg

Kingsburg, California: Several people were injured in a traffic collision that happened Tuesday morning in Kingsburg.

The California Highway Patrol said the crash was reported around 9:40 a.m. on Elkhorn Avenue just east of South Bethel Avenue.

A white GMC SUV and a burgundy Jeep were involved in the crash. Debris from the crash was scattered in the roadway.

The report said several people suffered major injuries in the crash but did not mention the exact number of the patients. Cal Fire responded to the scene and transported the victims to the hospital.

Both cars were towed away from the collision scene.

Authorities are investigating to determine the cause of the crash.

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Man Ejected from Pickup Truck, Killed During Fresno County Crash

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Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized after Fresno County Accident at Parlier Avenue and McCall Avenue

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Man Ejected from Pickup Truck, Killed During Fresno County Crash

Fresno County, California: A man died, and a woman was hospitalized after a fiery collision involving a pickup truck and a big rig that happened Tuesday morning in Fresno County.

Authorities said the weather was foggy when, around 9:30 a.m., a collision occurred at Parlier Avenue and McCall Avenue.

An initial investigation revealed that a man was driving a pickup truck with a woman as his passenger westbound on Parlier Avenue approaching a stop sign near the intersection.

At the same time, a big rig hauling a flatbed was headed northbound on McCall Avenue approaching the same intersection.

The big rig had the right of way and continued to enter the intersection. The pickup truck driver pulled out of the stop and also entered the intersection.

The right front of the semi-truck collided with the front of the pickup truck, dragging it out 100 ft. through the intersection.

The man driving the pickup truck was ejected during the crash.

The pickup truck caught fire and became engulfed in flames. Cal Fire responded to the scene and put out the fire.

The firefighters pronounced the man driving the pickup truck dead at the scene.

His female passenger was pulled from the wreckage by a passing motorist. She was taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries.

The semi-truck driver was not hurt and cooperated with investigators.

Foggy weather is considered a factor contributing to the accident, with visibility reaching less than 100 ft.

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