Jessica Cejnar Andrews / Thursday, Aug. 22 @ 8:46 p.m. / Emergencies
Motorcyclist Dies In Solo Accident On U.S. 199; Victim Appears to Have Sustained A Self-Inflicted Gunshot, DNSO Says
From the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office:
On 08-22-24 at about 0930 hours, Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Hwy 199. Gasquet Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office, and Del Norte Ambulance responded to the scene.
Witnesses in the area advised the motorcyclist was operating the motorcycle without a helmet, was in possession of a handgun, and had possibly shot himself while traveling on Highway 199.
Upon arrival, the motorcyclist was located down an embankment about 50 feet from the roadway. Among multiple injuries, it appeared he had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A handgun was recovered at the scene.
The motorcyclist was transported via ambulance to Sutter Coast Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. This incident is currently being investigated as a suicide. The identity of the decedent is being withheld at this time pending next of kin notification.
The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend deep condolences to the family of the decedent.
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