69-Year-Old Man Fatally Injured in Hill Street Motorcycle Accident

MORRO BAY, CA (December 7, 2022) – Monday afternoon, a motorcycle-truck collision on Atascadero Road claimed the life of Michael Barrios. 

The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. at the 500 block of Atascadero Road, just east of Hill Street. 

According to the police, an eastbound motorcycle struck a truck exiting a business driveway. Both parties cooperated with the responding officers. 

Paramedics transported the rider to a local hospital for immediate medical attention. Due to the extent of his condition, the motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday. Authorities later identified the deceased rider as 69-year-old Barrios. 

Additionally, the driver of the truck was also later identified to be 51-year-old Efren Morales.

Those with further information regarding the Atascadero Road motorcycle crash are encouraged to contact the Morro Bay Police Department at (805) 772-6225.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Michael Barrios. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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