Motorcyclist injured in hit-and-run crash in Fresno County, CHP says

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Monday, August 31, 2020
Motorcyclist injured in hit-and-run crash in Fresno County, CHP says
A motorcyclist in his 70s was hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash in Fresno County on Monday morning, the California Highway Patrol says.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 68-year-old motorcyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash in Fresno County on Monday morning, the California Highway Patrol says.

The crash happened just after 5:30 a.m. near the intersection of Jensen and Brawley Avenues.

Officers say the rider, Leonard Matsuyama, was rear-ended by another vehicle. Matsuyama became caught under the vehicle and drug 100 to 200 feet.

He suffered major injures and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in downtown Fresno.

Investigators believe that vehicle is a white Ford F-150. Witnesses say the truck left following the crash.