Speeding Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Truck In East County: CHP

LAKESIDE, CA — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a truck in San Diego's East County, authorities said Wednesday.

The crash happened at about 8:05 p.m. Tuesday on Winter Gardens Boulevard in Lakeside, according to the California Highway Patrol. A man was riding a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R southbound on Winter Gardens Boulevard, north of Lemon Crest Drive, when he crashed into the back of a 2013 Ford F-150.

"Due to the motorcycle's high rate of speed, he quickly approached the rear of the Ford and did not slow or stop in time to prevent a crash," Officer Jared Grieshaber said. "The motorcycle drove directly into the rear of the Ford. Both vehicles became engulfed with flames because of the crash."

The motorcycle rider was taken to UCSD Medical Center, where he died from his injuries, Grieshaber said. The driver and passenger of the truck were not injured.

The identity of the victim will be released through the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

"Alcohol and/or drugs were not a factor in the crash for the driver of the Ford," Grieshaber said. "At this time, it is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in the crash for the motorcycle rider."