Fatal Weekend Motorcycle Collision On New Priest Grade
Moccasin, CA–A fatal collision occurred on Sunday on Highway 120 New Priest Grade in the Moccasin area. At approximately 8:42 A.M., a 35-year-old male resident of Soulsbyville was riding a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle eastbound on Highway 120 at an unknown speed.
Meanwhile, a 20-year-old male resident of Groveland was driving a 1997 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck westbound on Highway 120, just east of the motorcyclist. For reasons undetermined, the motorcyclist traveled into the westbound lane, colliding with the front of the pickup truck.
The impact of the crash ejected the motorcyclist onto the roadway. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency personnel.
Authorities have confirmed that alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected to have contributed to the accident. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing.
