Simon Robledo dies in fatal Chula Vista, California car crash
Fatal Chula Vista, California car crash death of Simon Robledo
Motorcycle Rider Killed After Crash With Chula Vista Police Car Identified
The Chula Vista Police Department confirmed on Tuesday that Simon Robledo, a 28-year-old from Chula Vista, was pronounced dead following a collision with a marked police vehicle last Friday night. The fatal incident occurred at the intersection of Olympic Parkway and Windingwalk Street around 6:15 p.m.
According to the department’s report, an officer in a patrol car was making a left turn onto southbound Windingwalk Street when the motorcycle traveling eastbound on Olympic Parkway struck the side of the police vehicle.
The CVPD identified the deceased individual as Simon Robledo. Emergency medical services transported him to a local hospital where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. The ongoing investigation into the accident is still in its preliminary stages, with the chief expressing condolences to the victim’s family.
Anyone possessing additional information regarding the traffic incident is urged to contact the California Highway Patrol’s San Diego office at 858-293-6000.
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Chula Vista, California (FOX 5/KUSI) — Law enforcement officials have confirmed the identity of the man who died after colliding with a Chula Vista Police car last week.
The fatal crash happened on Friday towards the close of the evening at the specific location of the Olympic Parkway and Windingwalk Street intersection.
Preliminary findings from the Chula Vista Police Department indicate that an officer, operating a marked patrol vehicle, was executing a left turn onto the southbound section of Windingwalk Street. At that moment, a motorcycle proceeding eastbound along Olympic Parkway collided with the side of the police cruiser.
On Tuesday, the Chula Vista Police Department officially identified the motorcyclist as Simon Robledo, a resident of Chula Vista who was 28 years old. He suffered critical injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to a hospital. Regrettably, his condition deteriorated, leading to his death while under medical care.
In the aftermath of the incident, the department released a statement offering condolences. Chief Roxana Kennedy conveyed her deepest sympathies to the Robledo family. Despite the investigation being in its early phases, the loss of life was taken seriously by the department leadership.
The authorities encourage anyone with relevant information about the crash to reach out to the California Highway Patrol, San Diego Office, which can be contacted at 858-293-6000.
