Motorcyclist Keith Sanbonmatsu Struck and Killed by Vehicle at First Street and Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley
Keith Sanbonmatsu Killed in Simi Valley Motorcycle Accident at First Street and Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, California (July 12, 2021) – 69-year-old Keith Sanbonmatsu has been identified as the Arroyo Grande motorcyclist who died following a traffic collision in Simi Valley Friday afternoon, the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office said.
The deadly motorcycle crash took place at First Street and Los Angeles Avenue just about 1:15 p.m.
The accident involved a motorcycle ridden by Sanbonmatsu and an SUV that crashed on the northbound side of First Street in the afternoon hours.
The Simi Valley Police Department and Ventura County Fire Department report indicated that Sanbonmatsu was riding onto northbound First Street directly into the path of the SUV prior to the wreck.
Keith Sanbonmatsu Fatal Simi Valley Crash
Keith died at Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks just about 8:30 p.m., the same day, while undergoing treatment of critical injuries.
The involved driver, a 17-year-old Simi Valley girl, was not believed to have been intoxicated at the collision time.
An investigation into the accident is underway. Anyone with additional details about this crash is urged to call 805-583-6189.
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.
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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