Lodi Fire Capt. Joe Hansen was killed in a motorcycle accident near the town of Pioneer in Amador County early Friday morning.
A 25-year veteran of the Lodi Fire Department, Hansen, 51, was traveling west on Highway 88 just east of Foster Meadow Road sometime between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. when his 2004 BMW motorcycle apparently collided with a snow marker along the road, according to a collision report from the California Highway Patrol.
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K Lee posted at 2:31 pm on Sat, May 5, 2012.
So very saddened by this tragedy. My condolences to Captain Hansen's family and many friends. May God rest his soul and surround his family with love and support during this terribly painful time.
Bill Gillespie posted at 12:38 pm on Sat, May 5, 2012.
What a loss for everyone. Having worked on Ski Patrol with Joe for many years, it has hit our group hard. Joe was a truly wonderful guy. I am proud to have known him and worked with him. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family, friends and co-workers.
Sam Heller posted at 5:51 pm on Fri, May 4, 2012.
Such sad news. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
Jose Sanborn posted at 3:58 pm on Fri, May 4, 2012.
I am sorry to hear about this horrible accident that took Joe Hansen's life so tragically. My condolences go to the family, friends, and co-workers, who I'm sure will miss him dearly.
Joanne Bobin posted at 3:21 pm on Fri, May 4, 2012.
Very sad. Condolences to Capt. Hansen's family and friends.
Kevin Paglia posted at 3:06 pm on Fri, May 4, 2012.
A real tragedy. I've ridden my motorcycle through that area dozens of times. It is a beautiful ride.
Hope the truth comes out about the accident.
Layla Bohm posted at 12:26 pm on Fri, May 4, 2012.
This is so, so sad. Capt. Hansen was a good guy. My condolences to his family and co-workers.
(From the Amador Ledger Dispatch: "Ledger Dispatch reporters working overnight confirmed the death of a male motorcycle rider in his late 40s, who had been traveling on Highway 88 sometime between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. when he experienced a major collision. Discovery of the accident happened around 1 a.m., when 911 dispatchers were alerted by a passing motorist. The wrecked motorcycle was spotted on Highway 88, just east of Peddler’s Hill. The California Highway Patrol and the Amador County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, where CHP officers determined the man had suffered fatal injuries prior to their arrival. The CHP is still conducting an investigation into the details and nature of the crash.")