El Dorado County, CA (October 9, 2024) – A local resident, John Kelsey, 46, was airlifted to a hospital Monday night after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash. The collision occurred around 6:50 p.m. on October 7 along Greenstone Road, where Kelsey’s motorcycle collided with a Toyota Corolla.
According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials, Kelsey suffered severe injuries, including a fractured pelvis, a compound arm fracture, and an arterial bleed. El Dorado County Fire Protection District first responders arrived shortly after the crash, and due to the severity of Kelsey’s injuries, a CHP helicopter (H-24) was dispatched to airlift him to the hospital.
The helicopter landed at Buckeye School within 8 minutes of the 911 call, and Kelsey was transported to Sutter Roseville Medical Center. His current condition remains unknown.
The occupants of the Toyota Corolla were unharmed. CHP officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.
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- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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