Penn Valley, CA: Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Highway 20
Rider Killed in Highway 20 Motorcycle Crash near Pleasant Valley Road in Penn Valley
Penn Valley, California (August 17, 2020) – One person was killed Sunday night in a Highway 20 motorcycle crash in Penn Valley, as per the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities said at around 9:30 p.m., August 16, a white Volkswagen Jetta collided with a motorcycle in the westbound lanes of the highway just west of Pleasant Valley Road.
Penn Valley Motorcycle Accident on SR20
Firefighters responded to the scene to find the motorcyclist lying in the middle of the roadway. CHP said the victim died in the crash.
There was no information given about the driver of the car.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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