Ventura County, CA: Motorcyclist Killed in Traffic Crash on Hueneme Road
Agoura Hills Man Killed in Ventura County Motorcycle Accident on Hueneme Road near Edison Drive
Ventura County, California (October 6, 2020) – A motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon in a traffic accident east of Port Hueneme in Ventura County, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The deadly motorcycle crash occurred at about 2:10 p.m. Sunday, October 4, on Hueneme Road, just east of Edison Drive.
As per the CHP report, a 57-year-old Agoura Hills man was riding a 1986 Harley Davidson eastbound on Hueneme Road when he attempted to pass a Nissan sedan that was also heading eastbound in front of him.
As the motorcyclist tried to overtake the Nissan, however, the Nissan made a left turn in an attempt to park on the north side of the roadway. The motorcyclist eventually slammed into the Nissan.
After the impact, the rider lost control and crashed into the road. The motorcycle continued toward the east until it hit a Chevrolet that was parked on the north edge of Hueneme Road facing west.
As a result of the collision, the motorcycle burst into flames, trapping the motorcyclist underneath.
Deadly Motorcycle Accident on Hueneme Road in Ventura County
The motorcyclist suffered major injuries and was transported to a hospital. Sadly, the man succumbed to his injuries at the hospital at around 8:23 p.m.
Authorities said the motorcyclist, whose name was withheld pending family notification, was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. It is undetermined whether alcohol or drugs were suspected factors in the accident.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the California Highway Patrol at (805) 662-2640.
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