Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash After Police Chase In Coronado

The suspect sped up before crashing into a vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

CORONADO, CA — A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday after crashing into a vehicle on the northbound Silver Strand at Coronado Cays Boulevard following a police chase, authorities said.

The crash happened around 7 a.m. Wednesday when Coronado Police Department officers tried to pull over a speeding motorist, according to Fox5.

The suspect sped up before crashing into a vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The person's identity was not immediately released.

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Traffic in the area was being detoured as police conducted an investigation. The northbound lanes of the Silver Strand were closed.

— City News Service

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