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Fresno County, CA, June 8, 2025 – A tragic solo motorcycle accident claimed the life of 42-year-old Eric Abbott of Visalia on Sunday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Highway 180, about 2.5 miles east of Hume Road in the mountainous region of eastern Fresno County. Authorities say Abbott was riding a black Suzuki motorcycle westbound on the highway when he approached a curve in the roadway. For reasons still under investigation, Abbott was unable to successfully navigate the curve. His motorcycle veered off the roadway and collided with a nearby mountainside, resulting in fatal injuries. Emergency responders arrived at the scene but were unable to save Abbott. He was pronounced deceased at the site of the crash.
Eric Abbott, 42, KDied in Solo Motorcycle Crash on Highway 180 in Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, CA – A tragic solo motorcycle crash claimed the life of 42-year-old Eric Abbott of Visalia on the evening of June 8, 2025. At approximately 5:10 p.m., Abbott was riding westbound on Highway 180 about 2.5 miles east of Hume Road in the Sequoia National Forest when he failed to negotiate a left-hand curve. His black Suzuki ran off the road and struck a mountainside. Despite wearing a helmet, Abbott succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Authorities report that alcohol and drugs do not appear to have been factors
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