Simon Robledo dies in fatal Chula Vista motorcycle crash
Fatal motorcycle crash death of Simon Robledo
Chula Vista authorities confirmed the identity of the individual killed in a collision between a police vehicle and a motorcycle on Friday evening. CHP officials informed the press that an officer was operating a marked vehicle, executing a left turn onto Windingwalk Street when they were struck by a motorcycle on Olympic Parkway.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the motorcycle, ridden by a local resident, lost control and collided with the side of the police car during the turn. The 28-year-old victim, whose name has been released, suffered serious injuries requiring hospitalization before his passing.
The Chula Vista Police Department expressed condolences through an official statement regarding the incident. Initial reports detail the specific intersection location and the nature of the collision during the officer’s maneuver. Further investigation is reportedly ongoing by the CHP, with an official statement from the Chula Vista Chief scheduled for release. Anyone possessing potential information regarding the incident is asked to contact the CVPD or the CHP San Diego office.
The circumstances leading to the motorcycle operator losing control remain under investigation. The incident has prompted an official response from the local department. The victim’s residency in the Chula Vista area has been disclosed by authorities. Details surrounding the specific maneuver being made by the officer at the time of the crash have been provided to the public.
