CHP officials said a motorcycle rider crashed into a silver Kia that had turned left in front of him. The motorcyclist died from his injuries at a hospital.

East County Motorcycle Crash
Rider killed in East County Motorcycle Crash at La Cresta Road and Coyote Ridge

East County, CA: A 53-year-old El Cajon motorcyclist died Monday after crashing into a car in the East County community of Crest, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The man was riding a Yamaha motorcycle eastbound on La Cresta Road, west of Coyote Ridge Lane, about 5:10 p.m. on April 8 when he crashed into a Kia Forte that had turned left from a driveway in front of him, as per the CHP.

The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and suffered major injuries. He was rushed to a hospital where he died.

The driver of the, a 37-year-old El Cajon woman, was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

Original Story

Granite Hills, CA: A motorcyclist is dead following a two-vehicle traffic collision at an Intersection in El Cajon Monday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The fatal crash happened at about 5:12 p.m. in the area of La Cresta Road and Coyote Ridge.

CHP officials said a motorcycle rider crashed into a silver Kia that had turned left in front of him. The motorcyclist died from his injuries at a hospital.

The car driver was also injured in the crash.

Responding crews found the bike down blocking both lanes while the Kia was blocking the westbound Lane.

No additional details regarding the incident were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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