Motorcycle Deaths Rise In California

CORTE MADERA, CA - OCTOBER 16: A motorcyclist rides between cars in slow moving traffic on Highway 101 October 16, 2007 in Corte Madera, California. Motorcycle deaths are on the rise in California with 433 deaths in 2006, up from 275 in 2000. Officials estimate that deaths are up another 8 percent this year as sales of powerful motorcycle continue on an upward trend. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

CORTE MADERA CA OCTOBER 16 A motorcyclist rides between cars in slow moving traffic on Highway 101 October 16 2007 in Corte Madera California Motorcycle deaths are on the rise in California with 433 deaths in 2006 up from 275 in 2000 Officials estimate that deaths are up another 8 percent this year as sales of powerful motorcycle continue on an upward trend Photo by Justin SullivanGetty Images