CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – A Clearlake Oaks man sustained major injuries on Thursday when his motorcycle hit a guardrail and later was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Ronald Ferro, 44, was injured in the wreck, which occurred at about 6:45 p.m. Thursday on Highway 20 east of the intersection with Highway 53, according to the California Highway Patrol's Clear Lake Area office.
The CHP said firefighters found Ferro and his black 2007 special construction motorcycle down and blocking the No. 2 eastbound lane of Highway 20 about 10 minutes after the crash took place.
Based on the CHP's investigation so far, Ferro was heading eastbound on Highway 20 at an undetermined speed when, for reasons yet to be determined, his motorcycle hit a metal and wood guardrail.
Due to his injuries, Ferro was transported by REACH air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, the CHP reported.
The CHP said it was at the hospital that Ferro was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, with alcohol appearing to be a factor in the crash.
The CHP said Ferro was using his safety equipment.
The crash remains under investigation, the CHP said.
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Clearlake Oaks man injured in motorcycle wreck, arrested for DUI
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