Horses Cause Collision On Hwy 49 Near Sonora

Sonora, Ca -- A pick-up truck collided with two horses that wandered onto Hwy 49 just north of Poppy Hills Rd Sunday night at 9:40pm.

The driver of the truck was not injured, but one of the horses was killed. Shortly after the collision, a motorcycle driven by 53-year-old Stephen Cox of Sonora came over the rise in the road, and collided with the truck.

According to the CHP, Cox sustained major injuries, notably a broken leg.

Written by bjhansen@mlode.com

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