Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Parked Cars In East County: Police

EL CAJON, CA — A man was killed over the weekend when his motorcycle crashed into several parked vehicles in San Diego's East County, police said.

The collision was reported at about 12:46 a.m. Saturday in the 1600 block of Pepper Drive in El Cajon, according to the El Cajon Police Department. The 43-year-old El Cajon man was riding east on Pepper Drive when he lost control of the motorcycle and hit multiple parked vehicles.

Officers and Heartland Fire personnel performed CPR on the rider before paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Excessive speed appears to have been a factor, police said. It was not immediately known whether drugs or alcohol were involved. The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office will determine whether impairment played a role.

The roadway was closed for several hours while officers investigated the collision.

Anyone with information about the crash was asked to call the department at 619-579-3311.