CPD investigating fatal motorcycle crash

Cameron Police are investigating a Friday night motorcycle crash that left a local man dead.
According to a statement by Cameron Police Chief Randy Dixon, officers responding to a 9-11 call about 7 p.m. Friday found the man in a ditch at the intersection of Bigbee Lane and North Fannin Avenue.
Dixon said investigators believe he lost control of the motorcycle he was riding and was thrown into the west side ditch.
“Fire and EMS responded, however the driver was deceased at the scene of the accident,” Dixon said, adding that James Ivan Rollinger, age 51, was pronounced dead at the scene by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Sam Berry.
Investigators don’t yet know why the rider lost control and the investigation continues with the assistance of the Texas Highway Patrol, Dixon said.