Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash on 5 Freeway near Las Pulgas Road [Oceanside, CA]

Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident on 5 Freeway in Oceanside

 
OCEANSIDE, CA (August 18, 2022) — A man died in a motorcycle crash on the 5 Freeway near Las Pulgas Road on Wednesday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the motorcycle crash happened around 12:30 a.m. For unknown reasons, a 20-year-old man driving a Suzuki GSX-R 750 rear-ended a Ford F250 hauling an empty horse trailer in the No. 3 lane.
 
As a result of the accident, the Lakewood man suffered fatal injuries. The coroner’s office has yet to release the victim’s name.
 
As for the 29-year-old male driver of the Ford, he reported no injuries in the crash. For nearly two hours, authorities investigated the scene, leaving several lanes of the 5 Freeway closed.
 
At this time, investigators have not confirmed the leading cause of the crash and if DUI played a factor. Although, if any witnesses have information to share, please call the CHP Oceanside office at 760-643-3400.

Our deepest thoughts and sympathies go out to the family and friends of the victim.

The Law Offices of Daniel Kim is an award-winning personal injury law firm with over 40 awards and honors. To request a free consultation with Daniel, call (800) 895-7199. Our car accident attorneys will support you during every stage of the process. Here, our lawyers believe car accident victims deserve personal legal guidance tailored to their unique circumstances. We will ensure you acquire personalized care and attention during a sensitive time like this. Call us today to discuss your wrongful death claim or you can also request a copy of the police report.