Motorcyclist Killed, Haloman Tellez-Zelaya Arrested in Traffic Accident on West Foothill Boulevard [Rialto, CA]

Motorcyclist Dies after Crash with Unlicensed Driver on West Foothill Boulevard in Rialto

 
RIALTO, CA (November 15, 2023) – A motorcyclist died in a traffic accident on West Footfill Boulevard in Rialto Saturday afternoon on November 11.
 
The crash happened around 12:17 p.m. in the 1400 block of West Foothill Boulevard. According to the Rialto Police Department, the motorcyclist was westbound approaching a green light at Shopping Center Drive. At the same time, Haloman Tellez-Zelaya of Fontana was driving a black Nissan Maxima eastbound on Foothill and entered the designated left turn lane.
 
Tellez-Zelaya made a U-turn in front of the motorcyclist and crashed into it.
 
As a result, the motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
 
Meanwhile, Tellez-Zelaya was unharmed. He was unlicensed and was issued a citation the week prior for driving without a license. Police arrested him for vehicular manslaughter and booked him into the West Valley Detention Center with a bail amount of $500,000.

Impairment does not appear to be a factor in the crash, which is under investigation.

The Rialto police urged anyone with further information to contact Traffic Sergeant Dan Smith at 909-644-6025. Witnesses can also anonymously report information through WeTip at 800-782-7463, reference case number 932312826.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

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