Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area [SAN DIEGO, CA]

Rider Dies after Colliding with SUV at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area

 
SAN DIEGO, CA (October 12, 2019) – A man in his 40s died in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon at a state park for off-road vehicles in the desert near Ocotillo Wells.
 
Authorities said the man and his teenage son were riding motorcycles together when the father collided with a Ford Explorer.
 
The park is located north of the rural North County community of Ocotillo Wells and state Highway 78. The crash was reported about 4:20 p.m. inside the park at Devils Slide Lane and San Felipe Wash, authorities said.
 
A Cal Fire official said bystanders began CPR on the injured man, then firefighters took over the procedure. A medical helicopter was requested, but the man died before he could be taken to a hospital.
 
The identity of the deceased was not immediately available.
 
CHP officials are still investigating the cause of the crash and liability.

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