Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Sign Along I-80 In Placer County

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November 25, 2021 astatine 2:59 pm

PLACER COUNTY (CBS13) – A motorcyclist was killed aft crashing into a signpost on Interstate 80.

On Thursday astatine astir 11:20 a.m., the unidentified motorcyclist was riding eastbound connected Interstate 80 adjacent Riverside Avenue erstwhile they mislaid control, near the roadway disconnected its confederate edge, and deed and sign, according to CHP. The rider was ejected from their motorcycle and landed successful the dirt.

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The motorcycle continued for different 200 feet from wherever the rider crashed.

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Emergency aesculapian unit arrived astatine the country and pronounced the motorcyclist dormant connected the scene, says the CHP. The motorcyclist’s sanction volition beryllium announced aft adjacent of kin are notified.

The origin of the clang is inactive nether investigation. Alcohol and oregon drugs bash not look to beryllium a factor, authorities say. A toxicology study volition aboriginal beryllium generated done the Placer County Coroner’s Office.

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Witnesses of the clang are asked to interaction the Auburn country CHP bureau astatine (916) 663-3344.

#TrafficAlert successful @PlacerCA: 🚨Expect delays connected eastbound Interstate 80 conscionable eastbound of Riverside Avenue. #BeWorkZoneAlert exigency responders astatine the scene. 🚔🚒 No lane closures but looky-loos slowing traffic. @SacRegion511 @TotalTrafficSMF @PlacerSheriff @CHP_Valley @CHP_Truckee pic.twitter.com/cRn50iO6uk

— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) November 25, 2021

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