Fatal motorcycle crashes in California have increased 60 percent in the past six years. With more inexperienced riders turning to motorcycles to save on gas, and with a new crop of large, powerful bikes, the number of motorcycle accidents have been increasing, even as the state experiences fewer car accidents.
Guests:
John Clelland, president of the Northern California Ducati Owners Club
Chris Cochran, spokesperson for the California Office of Traffic Safety
Marisa Lenhardt, motorcycle commuter
Tom Maguire, motorcycle officer for the California Highway Patrol
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