Driver killed, passenger injured after motorcycle crashes into tree in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno County Coroner's Office has identified the man who died after his motorcycle crashed into a tree in north Fresno on Tuesday as Robert Hinrichs, 61, of Fresno.

Hinrichs' female passenger has been taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The accident happened as they were heading south on Blackstone near Bullard about 6:45 pm.

Fresno police say the motorcycle hit a curb, causing it to lose control and crash into a tree.