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Motorcyclist testing new bike injured in crash with a pickup truck in Fresno, CHP says

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Merced Sun-Star file photo. akuhn@mercedsun-star.com

A motorcyclist sustained major injuries Wednesday evening after a crash with a pickup truck in southeast Fresno.

The crash happened at 8:22 p.m. at South Clovis and East Central avenues when the motorcyclist pulled in front of the truck and lost control, California Highway Patrol spokesperson Mike Salas said.

The rider was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in serious condition while the driver of the pickup has minor injuries.

Salas said the rider was testing out the bike and wasn’t wearing a helmet.

Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor.

Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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