A California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer was injured in a crash along Highway 101 just south of the Nojoqui Summit in Santa Barbara County.
It happened just before 2:20 p.m. Thursday along the southbound side of the highway.
The motorcycle went off the road near a construction area.
According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the officer suffered moderate injuries and was taken to a local hospital by helicopter.
The #2 (right) lane of the highway is expected to be closed for an extended amount of time.
