Curt Van Hooser, Harley group founder and retired Sutter Health employee, remembered as family launches fundraiser for widow
The Folsom community is grieving the sudden loss of a man remembered for his generosity, leadership, and love of riding. Family, friends, and fellow Harley-Davidson enthusiasts are mourning Curt Van Hooser, who was killed in a tragic motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Granite Bay.
The accident occurred just after 4 p.m. on September 21 at the intersection of Auburn Folsom and Joe Rodgers roads, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators said a black BMW pulled out from Joe Rodgers directly into the path of Van Hooser’s northbound motorcycle, leaving him no time to avoid a collision. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, but Van Hooser, who had recently turned 70, was pronounced dead where he fell. The crash forced the closure of Auburn Folsom Road for several hours as authorities investigated and cleared debris. CHP has said alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors in the case, which remains under investigation…