After a collision between a motorbike and a tractor in Fresno County, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and a man was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The incident took place on Thursday evening, shortly after 9 o’clock, close to the intersection of Colorado Road and Sumner Avenue, which is situated between Tranquillity and San Joaquin.
A guy and a woman were on a motorbike when they attempted to pass a tractor that was carrying a tank trailer, according to the California Highway Patrol, which interviewed Action News.
The man attempted to overtake the tractor by driving the motorbike onto the shoulder of the road, but he ended up colliding with the tractor’s rear end.
Neither the man nor the woman were able to avoid being thrown from the motorbike.
At the scene, the woman was pronounced dead. A helicopter was used to transport the man to the hospital, where he was in critical condition.
The tractor’s driver did not sustain any injuries in the accident.
It does not appear that drugs or alcohol played a role in this incident.
Reference: Woman killed, man hospitalized after motorcycle crashes into tractor in Fresno County, CHP says