Merced Co., CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Truck Crash on Highway 152 near Gonzaga Rd

Merced Co., CA (October 24, 2023) – A motorcyclist lost his life as a result of a fatal collision that took place on Sunday evening in Merced County.

Just before 11:30 p.m. on October 22, the California Highway Patrol was notified that a crash took place on Highway 152.

Preliminary investigations provided by CHP indicate that a motorcycle and a truck were involved in a collision in a construction zone on Highway 152 near Gonzaga Road.

The motorcyclist, identified as a 59-year-old man, was severely injured in the crash. Despite medical efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other parties involved in the crash were injured.

At this time, the incident is being investigated.

Our sympathies are with the family of the man who died in this crash.

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