The deadly incident occured around 9:27 a.m. on June 10, 2026, on State Route 94 at Via Mercado.
Spring Valley, CA – A motorcyclist who was killed after colliding with a truck on State Route 94 in Spring Valley last week has been identified.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased rider as Peter James Battle, a 63-year-old resident of Spring Valley.
The deadly crash happened on eastbound Highway 94 at Via Mercado at about 9:27 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Investigators said the deadly incident involved a motorcycle that rear-ended a truck in the left lane of the highway. The circumstances surrounding the collision were not clear.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the rider, later identified as Peter Battle, to Sharp Memorial Hospital, where he died at about 10:18 a.m. the same day. The medical examiner said the rider died due to multiple blunt force injuries.
No additional information has been provided.
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Spring Valley, CA – One person died in a Wednesday morning motorcycle accident that happened near an intersection in Spring Valley
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident transpired around 9:27 a.m. on June 10, 2026, on State Route 94 at Via Mercado.
According to CHP logs, a motorcycle rear-ended a truck in the left lane under unclear circumstances.
One person was killed in the accident.
The motorcycle was towed away from the scene.
No other details were available, but an investigation is ongoing.