Man, 67, Dies in Modesto Motorcycle Accident on Highway 120 near Rushing Hill Road
Stanislaus County, California (August 23, 2022) – A Modesto man was killed in a motorcycle accident that happened in Modesto on Monday.
The California Highway Patrol said a 67-year-old man was riding a 2003 Harley-Davidson Road Glide westbound on State Route 120 near Rushing Hill Lookout Road when he collided with the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
The Modesto man was ejected from the bike and was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
Officials say the man was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
The driver of the Silverado, Ronald Ray Woods, 62, of Oakdale, was unhurt. He remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
More details about the accident were not provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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Drivers are specifically reminded NEVER to drive while impaired. P. Mark Shayani of Pacific Attorney Group says “There can never be any good reason for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs”.
Shayani explains that impaired driving is not only about driving under the influence of alcohol. “Some over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications may cause impaired driving.” As a driver or rider, it is always good to read warning labels and follow directions of use about operating heavy machinery which includes driving a car or riding a motorcycle.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, 1,159 lives were lost throughout California in drunk driving-related traffic collisions.
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