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Anderson Motorcyclist Dies in Crash East of Redding, According to CHP

A 45-year-old man from Anderson has died and a 41-year-old woman from Palo Cedro sustained serious injuries following a head-on collision involving a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Honda sedan, as reported by the California Highway Patrol.

The incident occurred around 2:35 p.m. on Monday. Pamela Sutton, 50, of Whitmore was driving west on Whitmore Road in a black 2004 Civic at a speed between 55 and 60 mph, according to CHP spokesperson Jason Morton.

Near Cow Creek Ranch in Millville, Sutton’s vehicle veered into the opposing (eastbound) lane, colliding with the black Harley, as indicated by the CHP. The man from Anderson was riding the motorcycle at a speed comparable to that of Sutton’s vehicle at the time of impact.

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The man and his passenger were ejected from the motorcycle and landed on the shoulder of Whitmore Road, according to the CHP.

First responders confirmed that the man died at the crash scene, while his passenger was airlifted to Mercy Medical Center in Redding with serious injuries.

Sutton also reported experiencing pain following the incident, as stated by the CHP.

Alcohol and drugs were not factors in the crash, according to the CHP.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the CHP has not released the identity of the deceased man pending family notification.

The CHP encourages anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 530-225-0500.

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