Carter Yarborough Killed in Motorcycle Crash on South Coast Highway [Encinitas, CA]

48-Year-Old Valhalla High School Coach Fatally Injured in Collision with Deputy Car near C Street

 
ENCINITAS, CA (June 24, 2018) – A man was killed late Sunday morning after his motorcycle collided with a sheriff’s vehicle, on the South Coast Highway. The deceased victim was later identified as 48-year-old Carter Yarborough.
 
The deadly collision took place around 11:30 AM near C Street. Yarborough was riding his motorcycle northbound on the South Coast Highway at a high speed when it slammed into the rear passenger door of the deputy’s southbound car.
 
The deputy immediately exited the vehicle and administered CPR on Yarborough while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive. Unfortunately, the rider succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Encinitas Fire Department. No other injuries were reported by the authorities.
 
A GoFundMe page was created to assist Yarborough’s family with funeral expenses. Click on the link to donate and to support the campaign.
 
An investigation is ongoing to determine whether Yarborough or the deputy is at fault. Anyone with relevant information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Arnold at (760) 691-9770. No further details were available to the public at this time.

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Sweet Law offers our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Carter Yarborough. He was a loved and treasured coach at Valhalla High School for the last 20 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his bereaved loved ones during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

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