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SUTTER COUNTY - A 33-year-old Live Oak man suffered major injuries Saturday morning in a crash at the intersection of Tierra Buena Road and Pease Road, the Appeal Democrat reported. The accident was reported at 9:18 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012. According to reports, the motorcyclist, David Bruemmer, 33, was riding his Kawasaki bike southbound on Tierra Buena Road when a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu at Pease Road failed to yield to his right of way. He laid down his bike and struck the rear of the vehicle.

The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu, Jose Luis Barbosa Rios, 34, of Olivehurst, was not hurt. Bruemmer suffered major leg injuries and was taken by ground ambulance to the Sikh Temple, where he was transported by air ambulance to Sutter Roseville Medical Center. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. According to the Appeal Democrat, drugs or alcohol were not a factor in the crash.

Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury Liability

Based on the details provided by law enforcement, it appears that the motorcyclist was unable to avoid this collision that resulted in very serious injuries. If the investigation confirms that the driver of the sedan did in fact fail to yield, the driver of the car may be liable for the serious injuries the motorcycle suffered. Following this March 3rd Sutter County motorcycle accident, the injured victim or his family members would be well-advised to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable northern California motorcycle accident attorney. A skilled lawyer who has represented numerous victims of motorcycle accidents can review the CHP report and advise the victim and his family of their best course of action to protect their legal rights and recover maximum compensation for medical care, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.

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A 68-year-old Gridley woman was killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on collision on Highway 99. The accident was reported at 1:19 p.m. Sunday afternoon near the northern city limit of Live Oak in Sutter County. According to CHP reports, Myrtle Harmon, 68, was driving a silver 2005 Ford Focus southbound on Hwy 99 at about 55 mph, and Juanita Maldonado, 53, was driving a 2004 Honda Civic northbound on Hwy 99 at speeds between 40 and 45 mph. For unknown reasons, Maldonado drifted off to the right side of the road, overcorrected, and swerved across the center divider line into the path of Harmon's Ford Focus. Harmon reportedly swerved and braked, but was unable to avoid the collision. The Ford Focus spun out onto a dirt shoulder off the westbound side of the road. The Honda flipped into the air and landed on its side.

Harmon died at the scene of the crash. Maldonado and her 11-year-old grandson were taken by ambulance to Rideout Memorial Hospital in Marysville. Maldonado's 15-year-old granddaughter was flown by helicopter to Enloe Medical Center in Chico with serious injuries. According to the CHP, all four people were wearing seat belts. The cause of the crash is under investigation and alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the collision.

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