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CHP: Man, 25, Dead After Crashing Motorcycle Into Power Pole Near Vacaville

VACAVILLE (CBS13) -- A 25-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a power pole just outside of Vacaville, the Solano California Highway Patrol said Friday afternoon.

The motorcyclist, a man from Vacaville, was riding with a friend who was on a separate motorcycle in the area of Pleasants Valley Road and Foothill Drive along the west side of the city.

Solano CHP said the 25-year-old was traveling at around 70 miles per hour as he was coming over the crest of a hill when he lost control and went off the road.

The crash happened at approximately 4:30 p.m., according to the Vacaville Fire District.

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