Crashes

Man dead after motorcycle crash in Imperial County

July 5, 2023 2:51 PM

Published July 5, 2023 3:14 PM

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said one man is dead after crashing while riding his motorcycle.

CHP said it happened Tuesday morning on Interstate 8 just west of State Route 98.

They said the 65-year-old man was riding a 2022 Harley Davidson when he veered off the road and went down a rocky embankment.

Officers said he died at the scene.

His name has not been released.

CHP mentioned the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time and impairment does not appear to be a factor in the crash.

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