Copperopolis Man Dies In Motorcycle Accident

Oakdale, CA-- A Copperopolis man is dead after his motorcycle collided head-on with a Ford Pick-up.

The 45-year-old-man was traveling eastbound on Sonora Road Friday afternoon when he drifted into the oncoming lane.

The California Highway Patrol says the driver of the pick-up saw the motorcycle and hit his brakes before the two collided. The man on the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Written by alisha.cruz@mlode.com

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