December 13, 2024, Carmel by the Sea, CA: A fatal motorcycle accident took place on a roadway in Carmel by the Sea on Friday night.
The accident, according to a report by Kion 46 News, took place around 7 p.m. on Carmel Valley Road in Carmel by the Sea. Police confirmed that a cluster of motorcyclists were traveling together in the area when they were suddenly involved in a collision due to reasons that are not entirely known.
One of the motorcyclists was ejected following the accident, causing them to sustain major injuries. They were tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the second motorcycle suffered from major injuries and was rushed to Natividad Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.
California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances of the collision at this time.
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