17-04-2025
Motorcyclist dies in South Bay crash
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday in Chula Vista.
The collision occurred around 5:37 p.m. at the intersection of East Orange Avenue and Max Avenue, Sgt. Alicia McLaughlin with the Chula Vista Police Department said in a news release.
Authorities say a blue 2006 Kawasaki ZX-6R was traveling eastbound on East Orange Avenue when the rider hit the passenger side of a black 2023 Audi Q3 that was making a southbound turn on to Max Avenue from westbound East Orange.
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The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the Audi, a 34-year-old pregnant female from Chula Vista, and one-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries.
Police do not believe driving under the influence to be a factor in the collision.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Anyone that witnessed the collision or has additional information is asked to contact the Chula Vista Police Department Traffic Bureau at 619-476-5303.
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