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Motorcyclist crashes on HWY 101 in Buellton

BUELLTON, Calif. — A motorcyclist crashed on Highway 101 in Buellton Saturday evening, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The California Highway Patrol responded to the incident just after 3:30 p.m. on the northbound lane of HWY 101 near Santa Rosa Road. The rider was found down in the left-hand lane.

SBCFD says the motorcyclist, 55, sustained moderate injuries. He was flown to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital by Copter 4.

CHP shutdown the HWY 101 lanes near the incident before eventually reopening them.

An investigation into the incident is underway.

No further information was given at this time.

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