Authorities ID Harley-Davidson Rider Killed In Highway 4 Crash

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — A 61-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision Tuesday afternoon
on westbound state Highway 4 in Pittsburg, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported just before 2:20 p.m. on the freeway between Loveridge and Somersville roads.

Antioch resident Randall Utter, died after he was ejected from his Harley-Davidson, which collided with a BMW, CHP officials said.

CHP officials said the cause of the collision is under investigation. The driver of the BMW escaped injury. He stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

All lanes of westbound Highway 4 were closed following the crash and reopened at about 4 p.m.

CHP officials said they don't know yet whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. Anyone who saw it or the events leading up to it is asked to call the CHP at 925- 646-4980.

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—Bay City News Service