Harley rider, passenger killed in collision near Madera. CHP describes crash

The male rider of a Harley-Davidson, 67, and his female passenger, 63, both from Chowchilla, were killed late Wednesday night in a collision with a Hyundai east of Madera, the California Highway Patrol reported.

They were identified by the Madera County Coroner as Larry Dale Stanford, 67, and Penny Louise Stanford, 63.

The collision took place about 11:12 p.m. as the couple were westbound on Highway 145 approaching Island Drive. Mark Cully, 60, of Coarsegold, was eastbound in the Hyundai. The CHP said Cully attempted a left turn in front of the motorcycle and the Larry Stanford was unable to avoid a collision. The couple were thrown to the roadway. Larry Stanford was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died of his injuries. Penny Stanford was taken to Madera Community Hospital, where she passed away.

The CHP said Cully was uninjured.

This story was originally published July 8, 2021 at 12:07 PM.