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Motorcyclist killed in accident on SR-78

RAMONA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Ramona last week, authorities said.

The collision occurred around 12:10 p.m. Friday on westbound State Route 78, east of Casner Road, California Highway Patrol Officer Jared Grieshaber said in a news release Tuesday.

A 54-year-old man was riding a black and red 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle at an unknown speed in the above location when he crossed onto the south shoulder and struck a tree near the intersection with Casner Road, police said.

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The driver from San Marcos succumbed to his injuries.

The cause of the crash is currently being investigated.

Anyone with additional information about the accident is asked to contact the California Highway Patrol at 619-401-2000.

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