The CHP said a 35-year-old man from Citrus Heights was riding a motorcycle at a high rate of speed in the area when he hit a pedestrian who was pushing a shopping cart
Orangevale, Calif. – A pedestrian was killed in a motorcycle collision in Orangevale on Friday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The accident took place on Greenback Lane, west of Hazel Avenue at about 10:20 p.m. January 12.
The CHP said a 35-year-old man from Citrus Heights was riding a motorcycle at a high rate of speed in the area when he hit a pedestrian who was pushing a shopping cart.
The motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle by the impact of the crash.
The pedestrian died in the accident while the motorcyclist was taken to a hospital with major injuries.
It's unclear whether alcohol or drugs were factors in the accident.
The investigation is ongoing.
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