MOTORCYCLIST SUFFERS SERIOUS INJURIES AFTER STRIKING VEHICLE IN LA MESA AT HIGH SPEED ON I-8

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By Miriam Raftery

July 1, 2017 (La Mesa) – A motorcyclist crashed into the rear of a vehicle on Interstate 8 east in La Mesa yesterday near the Jackson Drive exit shortly before noon.  The motorcyclist was reportedly unconscious following the crash.

“The victims are my son and former wife,” a reader told ECM.  He indicated that his son and ex-wife suffered minor injuries, but the motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including broken bones and a head injury.

The collision forced closure of the freeway.  A CHP investigation is continuing.

CHP has not released information on cause of the crash, which involved a blue Suzuki motorcycle and tan sedan. However, the victims’ relative has told ECM that the driver is suspected of being under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

 


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