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Fatal Vehicle Collision

February 1, 2011

EL CAJON POLICE DEPT. – PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION SHEET

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle Collision
   
OCCURRED: 01/31/2011 at 1838 hours

LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 1100 block of Broadway

RESUME OF INCIDENT:

Shortly after 6:30 pm on Monday evening a vehicle collision occurred in the 1100 block of Broadway in El Cajon, involving a 1987 Suzuki motorcycle and a 1997 Honda Accord. Based on witness statements and evidence at the scene, the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Broadway in the number one lane when the driver of the Honda made a left turn in front of the oncoming motorcyclist.

The motorcycle struck the Honda causing significant injury to the driver. The driver of the Honda was uninjured. The 35 year old motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital where he passed away as a result of his injuries. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family by the Medical Examiners Office.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Investigator Tim Roberts with the El Cajon Police Department Traffic Division at 619-441-5559.


Prepared by: Lt. Frank La Haye    Div: SED   Date/Time: 02/01/2011

Review by: Lt. Jeff Davis

Pat Sprecco, CHIEF OF POLICE