Motorcycle Crash Kills Hesperia Man

HESPERIA – A 37-year-old Hesperia man lost his life after a motorcycle crash on Sunday night. At around 10:06 p.m. deputies from the Hesperia station responded to the area of Main Street and Timberlane Avenue in the City of Hesperia for the report of a vehicle versus motorcycle traffic collision.

When they arrived they found the male motorcyclist down in the roadway and unresponsive. The victim, who suffered major injuries was transported to Desert Valley Hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.

The 22-year-old driver of the 2005 Hyundai sedan suffered only minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The Major Accident Investigation Team responded to the scene and closed Main Street in both directions for approximately 4 hours. Through investigation, they learned that the driver of the Hyundai was driving east on Main Street and attempted to make a left to drive northbound on Timberlane Avenue.

The motorcyclist, who was riding his 2005 Honda 1000 motorcycle was traveling west on Main Street in the number 2 lane and was unable to stop. He collided with the Hyundai and was ejected from his motorcycle as a result of the collision. The investigation is ongoing, toxicology results are pending from both parties to determine if alcohol or drugs were a factor.

Anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the collision is asked to contact Deputy Scott Lafond at the Hesperia Station (760) 947-1500. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or yo u may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com

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