A press release by the California Highway Patrol on Thursday, July 9th, revealed that two people nearly lost their lives in a motorcycle crash in Humboldt, California. The Tuesday, June 7th, crash injured Harry Smith, 39, of Rio Dio, and Lisa Jennings, 40, of McKinleyville.

Facts from the accident report showed that at approximately 10:35 p.m., the Humboldt’s office of the CHP received a notification of a motorcycle collision on State Route 36, east of Graybrook Lane. The preliminary investigation uncovered that Smith rode his 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle on the eastbound lane of the roadway, with Jennings as his passenger.

The investigators said that for unknown reasons, the man was unable to control the motorcycle, causing a collision that ejected him and the woman from the bike. When emergency personnel arrived at the crash site, they transported Smith and Jennings to St. Joseph Hospital to treat severe injuries. There is currently no update on their condition.

The CHP said that they determined that alcohol played a role in the accident, and they placed the motorcyclist under arrest for felony DUI. They released him to the staff of the hospital while he undergoes treatment. The Humboldts office of the agency is handling the investigation into the occurrence, and anyone with information can contact them on the phone or by mail.

Motorcycle accidents often end fatally for those involved, and riders must exercise caution when on the road. Additionally, motorcyclists must wear a helmet and safety apparel to minimize the severity of the injury sustained.

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