Coroner Identifies Nicholas Descisciolo as Motorcyclist Killed in Lancaster Traffic Accident at Avenue J-8 and Challenger Way

Nicholas Descisciolo Killed in Lancaster Motorcycle Accident at Avenue J-8 and Challenger Way

Lancaster, California (May 26, 2021) – 33-year-old Nicholas Descisciolo has been identified by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office as the Lake Hughes male motorcyclist who died following a traffic collision in Lancaster Monday morning.

The deadly motorcycle crash happened at Avenue J-8 and Challenger Way at approximately 11:54 a.m. on May 24.

The accident happened when a Honda car driven by a female party west on Avenue J-8 failed to stop for the red signal light at the intersection for undetermined reasons. The Honda then crashed with a Honda motorcycle ridden by Descisciolo north on Challenger Way with a green signal light.

Due to the impact, Nicholas was ejected from the bike before hitting a Kia that was stopped at a red light on Avenue J-8.

Nicholas Descisciolo Fatal Lancaster Motorcycle Crash

Sadly, Descisciolo died in the accident.

An investigation into the crash is underway. The Lancaster Sheriff’s Station urges Anyone with additional information about this accident to call 661-948-8466.

An Overview of Motorcycle Accident Statistics in California

More than 500 motorcyclists died, and more than 15,500 were injured in 2017 in California.
About 80% of all annual motorcycle accidents result in injuries or death.
California has over 800,000 registered motorcycles, the largest in the nation.

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