CHP details fatal motorcycle crash near Riverdale

The California Highway Patrol on Monday released details about a deadly collision Sunday involving a Honda sport bike and a Land Rover near Riverdale.

The victim was identified Monday by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office as Cary Williams, 49, of Fresno.

The crash took place about 2:30 p.m. on Highway 41 south of Riverdale as Gurpreet Singh Manger, 45, of Lemoore was southbound of 41 north of Harlan Avenue at a speed estimated to be 60 mph. He drove the 2017 Land Rover into the northbound lane of the highway to pass slower traffic.

Williams was riding a 2001 Honda 929 motorcycle was northbound as Manger attempted the maneuver, and lost control as he neared the oncoming SUV. Williams laid the motorcycle down on its right side and collided with the Land Rover, sustaining severe trauma. Citizens at the scene attempted CPR, but he died at the scene.

The CHP said that neither alcohol nor drugs appear to be a factor in the collision. Manger was not arrested. Williams was wearing a one-half face helmet, boots and gloves.

This story was originally published August 12, 2019 at 10:05 AM.