A single-vehicle fatal traffic collision involving a motorcycle occurred on July 19th at Tippecanoe Ave. and 3rd St.
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 19, 2019 / 12:32 p.m.
INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Tippecanoe Avenue / 3rd Street, Highland
VICTIM: Unidentified male
SUMMARY:
On Friday, July 19, 2019, at about 12:32 p.m., deputies from the Highland Police Station were dispatched to Tippecanoe Avenue and 3rd Street for a report of a traffic collision involving a single motorcycle. Upon arrival, deputies found the motorcycle driver unresponsive. Fire personnel arrived at the location and pronounced the unidentified male driver deceased.
According to witnesses and a preliminary investigation, the driver of the motorcycle traveled north on Tippecanoe Avenue through the intersection at 3rd Street at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle struck a curb on the east side of Tippecanoe Avenue, causing the driver to become airborne. The driver struck a security guard pillar on the bridge, he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unknown if drugs and/or alcohol was a factor in the collision. The investigation is being conducted by deputies at the Highland Station.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact detectives the Highland Police Station at (909) 425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy D. Jessup
Station: Highland
Case #: 131902944
Phone No. (909) 425-9793
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Highland Police Department
26985 Base Line St
Highland, CA 92346
Contact
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