Jeffrey Roach Killed in Motorcycle Accident at Dallas Street and Fletcher Parkway in La Mesa
Jeffrey Roach ID’d as Motorcyclist Killed in La Mesa Crash at Dallas Street and Fletcher Parkway
La Mesa, California (June 8, 2021) – The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Bureau has identified the motorcyclist who died Wednesday night in a collision with an SUV at an intersection in La Mesa as Jeffrey Edward Roach, 30, of Corona.
The deadly accident occurred at around 8:18 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the intersection of Dallas Street and Fletcher Parkway.
According to the authorities, Roach was riding his motorcycle northbound on Fletcher Parkway when he collided with a Toyota SUV that was turning right onto Fletcher Parkway.
Roach was thrown off the bike upon the impact.
Motorcyclist Killed in La Mesa Motorcycle Accident Identified as Corona Man
Roach was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries despite life-saving measures performed by the medical personnel.
The 18-year-old woman driving the SUV was not injured and was not suspected of being impaired at the time of the accident.
Traffic on the roadway was stopped for an unknown period due to the accident.
An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400.
Motorcyclist Safety
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
Tips for Safe Riding of Motorcycles
- Ensure you are properly licensed before riding a motorcycle.
- Practice how to operate a motorcycle properly.
- Wear the proper protection.
- Ride responsibly.
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