19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Interstate 5 near Las Flores Drive
OCEANSIDE, CA (September 11, 2019) – A 19-year-old South Carolina man lost his life in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 5, Wednesday morning. Authorities withheld the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened at about 7:00 AM. Due to unknown reasons, a rider lost control of his motorcycle. Then, a southbound Ford F-150 pickup truck hit him.
As a result of the collision, the rider became stuck under the truck in the far left lane. Unfortunately, emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, described as a 42-year-old Oceanside woman, remained and cooperated with investigators.
The CHP continues to investigate the cause of the fatal crash. Authorities will release additional information once it becomes available.
We at Sweet Lawyers offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this trying time. May he rest in peace.
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