Sonoma County Sheriff Coroner’s Office is releasing the name of the motorcycle passenger who died in the vehicle collision in the afternoon of Tuesday June 21, 2016 on Highway 101 near Bicentennial exit in Santa Rosa.
The deceased is identified as Melissa Irene Jackson, a 22 year old woman from Middletown. Her family was located and informed of her death.
The California Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the vehicle collision. Any inquiries regarding the crash should be directed to that agency.
Our condolences to Melissa’s family and friends.
Case # 16-0000683
Prepared by Sergeant Cecile Focha
Media Relations / PIO
