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CHP motorcyclist seriously injured in Placer County after driver runs red light and hits him
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A California Highway Patrol motorcyclist is seriously injured after a driver who ran a red light hit them in Placer County, officials said.The crash happened around 6:35 a.m. along Highway 49 at Shale Ridge Road near the Auburn area, CHP said. A vehicle was going southbound on Highway 49, blew past the red light and hit the CHP officer who was going northbound toward Shale Ridge Road, ejecting him.CHP said the officer was transported to the hospital with major injuries.Major front bumper damage can be seen on the vehicle that hit the motorcycle.CHP said the crash happened at a 55 mph zone. Along Highway 49, the area changes from 45 mph to 55 and then eventually 65 mph.Roads have since reopened. Details were not released if DUI or foul play was involved.This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.
A California Highway Patrol motorcyclist is seriously injured after a driver who ran a red light hit them in Placer County, officials said.
The crash happened around 6:35 a.m. along Highway 49 at Shale Ridge Road near the Auburn area, CHP said. A vehicle was going southbound on Highway 49, blew past the red light and hit the CHP officer who was going northbound toward Shale Ridge Road, ejecting him.
CHP said the officer was transported to the hospital with major injuries.
Major front bumper damage can be seen on the vehicle that hit the motorcycle.
CHP said the crash happened at a 55 mph zone. Along Highway 49, the area changes from 45 mph to 55 and then eventually 65 mph.
Roads have since reopened.
Details were not released if DUI or foul play was involved.
This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.
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