Motorcyclist Dies in Calaveras County Collision on Highway 4

Calaveras County Collision
Motorcyclist Dies in Calaveras County Collision on Highway 4

Calaveras County, California (March 7, 2022) – One person was killed in a motorcycle collision that happened in Murphys in Calaveras County on Sunday.

According to CHP, the collision was between a vehicle and a motorcycle.

The two collided on Highway 4 during a CHP chase. It's unclear what led up to the incident.

Rider Dies in Calaveras County Motorcycle Crash on Highway 4

The impact ejected the motorcyclist from the motorcycle.

The rider, who was not immediately identified, died at the site of the accident.

The crash caused a closure of Highway 4 between Main Street and Angels Road in Vallecito.

An investigation into the deadly accident is underway.