Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Highway 242 Near Concord
The collision involved an SUV and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the California Highway Patrol said.
CONCORD, CA — A motorcyclist died Tuesday night in a collision with an SUV on state Highway 242 near Concord, the California Highway Patrol said.
The crash was reported at 11:12 p.m. on southbound SR-242, south of Willow Pass Road, the CHP said.
A black Toyota Highlander, with one occupant, was traveling southbound and a black Harley Davidson, with one rider, was traveling in front of the Highlander.
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The Toyota rear-ended the Harley Davidson, ejecting the rider from the motorcycle, according to the CHP.
The rider was rushed to a hospital by emergency personnel but he died from his injuries.
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The driver of the Toyota was not injured.
The crash was still under investigation; authorities asked anyone who witnessed it or the events leading up to it to contact Contra Costa CHP in Martinez at 925-646-4980.
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