High-Speed Chase Involving Stolen Motorcycle Leads to Fatal Crash on Highway 14 in Mojave
MOJAVE, CA (December 15, 2018) – A woman was killed following a high-speed motorcycle crash Saturday evening in Mojave, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The fatal crash happened around 8:16 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 58.
CHP officials received a tip about a stolen motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed, at least 100 mph. An officer found the motorcycle and attempted to make a stop but the officer lost sight of the motorcycle.
The officer then found the motorcycle at the intersection after it had crashed into a guardrail.
The unidentified male rider, believed to be a Lancaster resident, suffered major head and possible internal injuries. He was airlifted to a hospital in an unknown condition.
A female passenger riding the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
No additional information was provided at this time. We will continue to update this post as new details are released.
We wish to offer our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
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