Amador County – At about 10 a.m. Friday, a man riding a motorcycle was struck by a fast-moving deer on Highway 49 in Jackson, then the bike slid to a stop and burst into flames. TSPN AMLive host Kam Merzlak recorded the results of the ensuing fire, as the motorcycle burned while laying on the center line of the road. The deer reportedly came from near the Big O Tires building, 705 South Highway 49, in Jackson. The deer reportedly approached the motorcycle at a high rate of speed and slammed into the front wheel of the motorcycle, causing the rider to be ejected. The motorcycle then skidded on its side to a stop, during which time it burst into flames. California Highway Patrol said the deer apparently was startled by the sound of the motorcycle. The deer reportedly got up after the collision and fled the scene. Jackson Police Officer Victor Capaz said it was a total loss of the Harley Davidson motorcycle that was involved in the collision. Capaz made a report, but did not get the name or hometown of the rider of the motorcycle. He said the collision occurred in front of Big O Tires on Highway 49, and all he knew was that a motorcycle hit a deer. Capaz said there were no arrests and no witnesses to the incident, and the deer was gone when he arrived. The Harley Davidson came to a rest in the middle of Highway 49, and was still on fire when Capaz arrived. Someone doused the fire using a fire extinguisher. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday, 22 March 2010 01:40
Motorcycle Crashes and Burns After Hitting Deer
Amador County – At about 10 a.m. Friday, a man riding a motorcycle was struck by a fast-moving deer on Highway 49 in Jackson, then the bike slid to a stop and burst into flames. TSPN AMLive host Kam Merzlak recorded the results of the ensuing fire, as the motorcycle burned while laying on the center line of the road. The deer reportedly came from near the Big O Tires building, 705 South Highway 49, in Jackson. The deer reportedly approached the motorcycle at a high rate of speed and slammed into the front wheel of the motorcycle, causing the rider to be ejected. The motorcycle then skidded on its side to a stop, during which time it burst into flames. California Highway Patrol said the deer apparently was startled by the sound of the motorcycle. The deer reportedly got up after the collision and fled the scene. Jackson Police Officer Victor Capaz said it was a total loss of the Harley Davidson motorcycle that was involved in the collision. Capaz made a report, but did not get the name or hometown of the rider of the motorcycle. He said the collision occurred in front of Big O Tires on Highway 49, and all he knew was that a motorcycle hit a deer. Capaz said there were no arrests and no witnesses to the incident, and the deer was gone when he arrived. The Harley Davidson came to a rest in the middle of Highway 49, and was still on fire when Capaz arrived. Someone doused the fire using a fire extinguisher. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Latest from
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