Prather, CA — A 60-year-old Fresno man, Robert Putnam, has been identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred on Monday afternoon, September 3, 2024, according to The Fresno Bee.
The Fresno County Coroner’s Office released his name on Tuesday following the crash on Gooseberry Lane, east of Highway 168, a scenic route often used by local motorcyclists.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that Putnam lost control of his motorcycle around 3:10 PM. For reasons still under investigation, Putnam failed to navigate a curve in the road, causing him to leave the roadway and strike the ground. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. Authorities do not believe impairment was a factor.
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