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Update: Standiford reopened following collision between motorcycle and pickup

A motorcycle lies Oct. 14, 2021, on Standiford Avenue following a collision with a pickup truck. Modesto Police said the motorcyclist is expected to survive moderate-to-major injuries sustained in the crash.
A motorcycle lies Oct. 14, 2021, on Standiford Avenue following a collision with a pickup truck. Modesto Police said the motorcyclist is expected to survive moderate-to-major injuries sustained in the crash. Kristina Karisch

Modesto police have reopened Standiford Avenue in northwest Modesto after it was temporarily closed during a major-injury crash investigation.

A motorcycle and pickup truck collided Thursday afternoon on Standiford Avenue, near the intersection with Hahn Drive, Sgt. Pat Kimes said.

The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital to be treated for injuries but is expected to survive, Kimes said. Standiford was closed for about 30 to 45 minutes before being reopened.

This story was originally published October 14, 2021 at 1:53 PM.

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