2 Killed In Motorcycle Crash Amid Police Chase In East County

EL CAJON, CA — Two people were killed after crashing the motorcycle they were riding while trying to escape police in San Diego's East County, authorities said.

The crash happened at 11:38 p.m. Saturday after police officers tried to stop a black Harley Davidson motorcycle for a traffic violation at 1700 East Main St. in El Cajon, according to the El Cajon Police Department. The motorcycle fled from officers westbound on Main Street at a high rate of speed.

The motorcycle pulled away from the pursuing officer and crashed into the back of a blue Toyota Tacoma and black Hyundai Sonata at 1300 East Main St., Lt. Darrin Forster said. The 42-year-old man driving the motorcycle and the 42-year-old female passenger were pronounced dead at the scene.

The victims names were held pending family notification.

Anyone with information about the case was asked to contact the department at 619-579-3311.