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Vacaville Man Killed In Motorcycle Collision With Big Rig

VACAVILLE (CBS SF) -- A man was killed Friday evening when his motorcycle collided with a big rig on Crocker Road, according to Vacaville police.

The crash on Crocker near Aldridge Way was reported around 7:45 p.m., according to Sgt. Mark Donaldson.

The victim, identified as a 55-year-old Vacaville man, was found lying on the ground suffering from severe head trauma. He was taken to Kaiser Hospital in Vacaville and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The man's identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the big rig was not injured.

Crocker Road was closed between Vaca Valley Parkway and Aldridge Road for approximately four hours.

The collision is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Traffic Officer Chuck Bailey at (707) 249-5941.

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