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S. Tahoe, Reno motorcyclists die on Highway 49


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By Bill Lindelof, Sacramento Bee

Riders of two motorcycles died when one bike went out of control and the other took evasive action to avoid collision in Sierra County on Sunday.

The California Highway Patrol said that a motorcyclist from South Lake Tahoe was heading southbound about 3pm Sunday on Highway 49 just north of the Convict Flat Campground between Camptonville and Downieville when he lost control of his vehicle.

The motorcycle slid on its side into the northbound lane at the same time another motorcyclist from Reno was approaching. The Reno motorcyclist, in an attempt to avoid collision, traveled onto the right shoulder and crashed into a guardrail.

Both motorcyclists died at the scene.

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  1. Chief Slowroller says - Posted: April 30, 2012

    who was the local that died ?

    was he a Blue Rider?

    Kae when you find out would you inform us

  2. Cathy says - Posted: May 2, 2012

    The South Lake Tahoe resident was Jerry ” Buster ” Godbey ;0( May He RIP ,

  3. info says - Posted: May 3, 2012

    Purdy Brewington is the man from Reno who died.