EMPIRE – Officers with the California Highway Patrol investigated a fatal crash involving a motorcycle Tuesday night.
The crash happened shortly before 10:30pm near the intersection of South Santa Fe and South Avenues. Early reports indicate a street bike collided with a small gray car. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, a second was rushed to a hospital via ambulance. Their condition was unknown early Wednesday morning.
The area was closed for about two hours while officers investigated the scene. The motorcycle was said to have come to rest south of the intersection. The involved vehicle was not in sight.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol.
