Crime & Safety
San Jose Motorcyclist Killed In Santa Cruz Crash Is Identified
A San Jose motorcyclist killed in a crash Sunday evening on state Highway 1 in Santa Cruz has been identified.
SANTA CRUZ - A San Jose motorcyclist killed in a crash Sunday evening on state Highway 1 in Santa Cruz has been identified as 35-year-old Cesar Olaiz, according to the Santa Cruz County coroner's office.
Olaiz was driving a 2015 Yamaha R6 on southbound Highway 1 south of River Street around 7:15 p.m. at high speeds and lost control of the vehicle, California Highway Patrol officials said.
Authorities say the man crashed into a concrete wall, was ejected from the motorcycle and landed in the roadway.
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Investigators are looking into whether or not he was struck by another vehicle that fled the scene, according to the CHP.
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Officers haven't determined if drugs or alcohol were factors in the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or believes they saw a car hit the motorcyclist and leave the scene is asked to call the CHP Santa Cruz area office at (831) 662-0511.
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