Police officer on motorcycle reportedly killed in crash in Vacaville, California


A motorcycle officer was reportedly killed in Vacaville, California, on Thursday morning in what authorities said was a “major traffic collision” at the intersection of Leisure Town Road and Orange Drive.

A video taken by a passerby and posted on social media shows numerous police and fire vehicles and caution tape blocking the intersection. A gray sedan with severe front-end damage can be seen next to a traffic light pole on the sidewalk, with debris strewn throughout the intersection.

The Vacaville Police Department did not immediately respond to requests for additional information about Thursday's crash, including injuries or fatalities. But Fox40 reported that one motorcycle officer was killed.

Vacaville police said the intersection would be closed for much of the day and asked people to avoid the area.

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