May 29, 2021 - Merced – On May 29th, Merced Police officers investigated a motor vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a male in his 50’s.

At approximately 2:30 A.M., officers responded to the 300 block of W. Donna Drive for a solo motor vehicle collision. When officers arrived, they located a male in his 50’s laying unresponsive in the roadway.

Emergency medical personnel arrived and rendered medical aid at the location of the crash. The driver was flown to a local trauma center due to the extensive nature of his injuries. He was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The Traffic Division is investigating the crash. The driver appears to have struck a curb which caused him to lose control of his motorcycle. Officers suspect that alcohol intoxication may have been a contributing factor.

The decedent’s name is not available for release at this time pending notification of the family.

Case Number: 21-31110

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact Officer Crain at 209-388-7754 or by email at crainl@cityofmerced.org.

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For any emergency call or text 911

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Source: Merced Police Department