Traffic Accident near Mission Gate Road in Lompoc Kills Rider
LOMPOC, CA (June 23, 2021) – A motorcyclist was killed in an accident near Mission Gate Road and Purisima Road Tuesday afternoon.
The accident happened around 2:50 p.m. on June 22. According to the California Highway Patrol, the 26-year-old motorcyclist from Lompoc was heading eastbound on Purisima when the driver of a Volkswagen on Mission Gate Road made a left-hand turn onto Purisima.
The vehicles collided, ejecting the motorcyclist. The victim died at the scene. His identity was not immediately available.
The driver of the Volkswagen, a 67-year-old Lompoc man, was not injured.
CHP says drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.
We extend our deepest condolences to the grieving family and friends of the victim.
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