MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT: Two Killed, One Injured in Oroville Car-Motorcycle Crash
November 16, 2010
Oroville - At least two motorcyclists died and a car driver injured after a collision on Oro Bangor Highway on Sunday at 12:55 p.m.
Francis Dougherty, Ford driver, swerved to a left curve on Oro Bangor Highway and collided with a Harley Davidson motorcycle, carrying Richard Langley and Martha Langley, police said.
Dougherty lost control on the wheels as he made a sudden left turn and crashed onto the motorcycle. The Langleys died instantly at the accident scene amidst a reported helmet use, reports said.
Dougherty was wearing seatbelt at the time of accident. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to Enloe Medical Center in Chico, police said.
Police officers are still investigating the details on the cause of accident.