According to the Victorville Police Department, the crash happened on US Highway 395 and Mesa Street at around 6:05 a.m. on November 5
Victorville, CA – A motorcycle rider was flown to a trauma center after being involved in a traffic collision in Victorville on Thursday morning.
According to the Victorville Police Department, the crash happened on US Highway 395 and Mesa Street at around 6:05 a.m. on November 5.
Preliminary reports indicate that a black Nissan Pathfinder SUV was traveling southbound on the highway when it drifted across the solid double yellow lines in an attempt to pass a semi-truck tractor.
The Nissan collided head-on with an oncoming black Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling north.
The rider was ejected and the motorcycle became pinned underneath the semi-truck.
The motorcyclist was rushed to a local hospital and was later airlifted to a trauma center. The victim’s identity and condition were not immediately released.
US 395 was shut down in the area as authorities investigated the incident.
The Victorville Police Department is handling an ongoing investigation into the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact 760-241-2911.