Arroyo Grande man killed after hitting tractor on his motorcycle
A 48-year-old Arroyo Grande man was killed when his motorcycle hit a John Deere tractor in rural San Luis Obispo on Friday.
According to a CHP news release, the unidentified man was driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on Orcutt Road north of Edna Ranch Circle just after 1 p.m.
Just ahead of him, a John Deere tractor began a left-hand turn onto a private drive. At the same time, the motorcyclist entered southbound Orcutt Road in a legal passing area.
The motorcyclist hit the back of the tractor, and was fully ejected from the motorcycle, according to the CHP.
He sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash, the CHP said.
The man’s name is not being released pending notification of next of kin.
This story was originally published September 18, 2020 at 5:25 PM.
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