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Woman killed in motorcycle crash identified

Published: September 22, 2017  By: admin, In: News,  2 Comments
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The motorcyclist who died last weekend in Hope Valley has been identified as Charleen Blackburn.

The 64-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman was turning onto Highway 89 from Highway 88 on Sept. 17 when she was struck by a vehicle.

The driver was not able to break in time to avoid hitting the rider who turned in front of her.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report

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  1. Irish Wahini says - Posted: September 23, 2017

    Very sad…. Hmmmmm. The driver on Hwy 89 would have a stop sign, while the driver on 88 turning onto 89 would not (even tho she should turn with caution).

  2. Darlene Stillman says - Posted: October 20, 2017

    Charleen was a wonderful friend of our family. She is missed!