Motorcyclist killed after crashing into pole in downtown Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno Police say a man has been killed after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a pole in downtown Fresno.

The accident occurred at S. Lily Ave. and E. California Ave. at around 10 pm on Thursday.

Police say the motorcyclist was heading east on California Ave. when he lost control and hit a telephone pole.

He was taken to the Community Regional Medical Center and died there.