Motorcyclist dies after colliding with pole in central Escondido

Publish Date: 2023/05/15

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A man died Sunday night after a motorcycle crash on North Escondido Boulevard in central Escondido, reports ABC10 News.

The fatal accident occurred in the 600 block of the road, just north of Washington Avenue, near Northgate Market. It was first reported at about 10:00 p.m.

It was unclear what led up to the wreck, but the Escondido Police Department said the victim was operating a motorcycle when the bike veered off the roadway and hit a light pole.

Responding officers initiated CPR on the rider after finding him unresponsive at the scene. First responders rushed him to a a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

No further information has been released. Authorities have not said whether speed or alcohol contributed to the wreck.

An investigation remains in progress.

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