CHP: Motorcyclist killed after pulling out in front of a big rig in Madera County

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A motorcyclist is dead after pulling out in front of a big rig in Madera County, according to the California Highway Patrol.



It happened just after 10:30 a.m. Monday on Avenue 18 1/2 on the Highway 99 overpass.

The CHP says the motorcyclist was struck after they pulled into the path of an oncoming big rig.

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The eastbound lane of the Avenue 18 1/2 overpass is closed as officers investigate the crash.