Motorcycle Accident Kills Man

Christina Cole

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After losing control of his motorcycle and hitting a telephone pole, a man died Saturday night near Arroyo Grande, said California Highway Patrol Officials.

The unidentified 45-year-old man was taken to Arroyo Grande Hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately 7:30 p.m., CHP said. The man was not identified as of Saturday night and his family not yet notified, said CHP officials.

The accident occurred at about 6 p.m. as the man sped east on El Campo Road near Green Place, said CHP. He rounded a curve and drove into the opposite lane of oncoming traffic at which time he lost control of his motorcycle and was thrown off the bike and hit a telephone pole on the north side of El Campo Road, said CHP.

The man was wearing a helmet but suffered chest injuries, CHP officials said.

CHP investigators said they believe alcohol was involved.