( CNN ) Singer-songwriter David Crosby hit a jogger with his car Sunday evening , a spokesman said . The accident happened in Santa Ynez , California , near where Crosby lives . Crosby was driving at approximately 50 mph when he struck the jogger , according to California Highway Patrol Spokesman Don Clotworthy . The posted speed limit was 55 . The jogger suffered multiple fractures , and was airlifted to a hospital in Santa Barbara , Clotworthy said . His injuries are not believed to be life threatening . `` Mr. Crosby was cooperative with authorities and he was not impaired or intoxicated in any way . Mr. Crosby did not see the jogger because of the sun , '' said Clotworthy . According to the spokesman , the jogger and Crosby were on the same side of the road . Pedestrians are supposed to be on the left side of the road walking toward traffic , Clotworthy said . Joggers are considered pedestrians . Crosby is known for weaving multilayered harmonies over sweet melodies . He belongs to the celebrated rock group Crosby , Stills & Nash . `` David Crosby is obviously very upset that he accidentally hit anyone . And , based off of initial reports , he is relieved that the injuries to the gentleman were not life threatening , '' said Michael Jensen , a Crosby spokesman . `` He wishes the jogger a very speedy recovery . ''
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