Ray Anthony Espinoza Jr Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Friars Road [San Diego, CA]

30-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies after Collision with U-Haul Truck near Gaines Street

SAN DIEGO, CA (August 16, 2018) – A man was fatally injured following a fiery motorcycle crash near Riverwalk Golf Club. The victim was later identified as 30-year-old Ray Anthony Espinoza Jr by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.

According to San Diego police, the incident took place at about 12:30 PM on August 16. Espinoza was riding a motorcycle that was headed west on Friars Road when it slammed into the back of a U-Haul truck as it turned onto Gaines Street.

The impact threw the rider from his motorcycle, which burst into flames. Espinoza sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a hospital in grave condition. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead eight days after the accident.

A GoFundMe page was created to assist Espinoza’s family with ongoing expenses. Click on the link to donate and to support the campaign.

An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the collision and to identify possible contributing factors. No further details have been provided to the public at this time.

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Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved loved ones of Ray Anthony Espinoza Jr, who leaves behind a wife and a 6-year-old son. May he rest in peace.

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