Miguel Salas Killed in Crash at Purisima Road and Mission Gate Road in Lompoc
Miguel Salas ID’d as Man Killed in Lompoc Motorcycle Accident at Purisima Road and Mission Gate Road
Lompoc, California (June 23, 2021) – Miguel Angel Salas, 26, of Lompoc, has been identified as the male motorcyclist who was killed in a Tuesday afternoon traffic accident in Lompoc, according to the Santa Barbara County Coroner’s Office.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly crash happened at around 2:45 p.m. near the intersection of Purisima Road and Mission Gate Road.
The CHP said Salas was riding his Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound on Purisima Road while a 2017 Volkswagen, driven by Lawrence Li, 67, of Lompoc, was heading northbound on Mission Gate Road.
The Volkswagen reportedly made a left turn onto westbound Purisima Road. For an undetermined reason, Salas was thrown off the bike and hit the front of the Volkswagen.
Miguel Salas Killed in Crash at Purisima Road and Mission Gate Road
Sadly, Salas was pronounced dead at the scene.
Li did not suffer any injuries.
The crash prompted the officers to temporarily close both lanes of Purisima Road between Mission Gate Road and Highway 246. As of around 5:30 p.m., the road was reopened.
Drugs or alcohol was not considered a factor in the collision.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call CHP- Buellton Area at 805-688-5551.
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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