VALLEY CENTER MAN DIES IN PAUMA MOTORCYCLE CRASH

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February 14, 2011 (Valley Center) – A motorcyclist was killed February 13th in an accident on SR 76, west of South Grade Road in Pauma Valley. According to the San Diego Medical Examiner’s office, the man was driving his 2011 Harley Davidson eastbound on SR 76 around 12:45 p.m. when he came out of a curve at a high speed and ran onto a grassy shoulder. He lost control and crashed. The driver was ejected and his motorcycle caught on fire.

 



An off-duty paramedic called 911 and began cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Police and firefighters also responded to the accident. Upon arrival, paramedics found no pulse and continued advanced cardiac life support, but were unable to revive him. An autopsy is scheduled for February 14th.

 

The victim was a 62-year-old married Caucasian man who resided in Valley Center, according to the Medical Examiner. His identity has not yet been released pending next of kin.

 


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