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CHP investigating fatal motorcycle crash near Grass Valley

Officials said the crash happened near Hwy. 49, north of Sun Shadow Circle.

GRASS VALLEY, Calif — A solo motorcycle rider died in a crash on Highway 49, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP said a 62-year-old man was traveling southbound on Hwy. 49  north of Sun Shadow Circle around noon. For unknown reasons, he veered off the road into an embankment and crashed into a boulder.

CHP said the man was wearing a helmet. 

 It is unknown at this time if alcohol or speed factored into the crash, officials said.

This is a developing story; more information will be added as it becomes available.

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