4/7/03

Motorcycle victim named

YUBA CITY (4/7/03) -- Jeffrey D. Sanderson, 22, of Olivehurst was killed when his motorcycle collided with a pickup at Franklin and Humphrey roads, the California Highway Patrol reported Monday.

Sanderson was northbound on Humphrey and crossing the intersection of Franklin about 2 p.m. Sunday when his Honda dirt bike was struck by a Ford F-250 operated by Michael F. Kwong, 28 of Sacramento, CHP reports stated.

According to CHP reports, Sanderson was operating a 1967 Honda 90 at about 30 to 40 miles per hour without a helmet and while holding a beer bottle in one hand when he failed halt for stop sign, CHP Officer Matt Clark reported.

Sanderson had been ejected onto the westbound lane of Franklin Road just west of Humphrey Road. The motorcycle was caught under the front of the F-250 and burst into flame.

Kwong was on his way to the Sutter Bypass to go fishing when the accident occurred. He was not cited, Clark reported.

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