Hilmar motorcyclist dies Friday after colliding with pickup truck near Keyes
A Hilmar motorcyclist died Friday afternoon near Keyes after colliding with a pickup truck, the California Highway Patrol said.
The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. at the intersection of Faith Home and East Taylor roads, according to the CHP.
An initial investigation showed the 61-year-old motorcyclist was traveling south on Faith Home Road, and the driver of a 2007 Ford pickup was traveling north.
The pickup driver turned left toward East Taylor Road, and the motorcyclist collided with the truck before being ejected from the bike onto the road, according to the CHP.
The rider, whose name was withheld pending notification of family, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the crash.
This story was originally published April 17, 2021 at 3:55 PM.
