Authorities Thursday identified a motorcyclist killed in a crash in Torrance that police say apparently happened during a race with a car whose driver was being sought.
The collision was reported about 9:35 a.m. Tuesday on Pacific Coast Highway near Rolling Hills Way, according to the Torrance Police Department.
Christopher Mack, 29, of San Pedro, died at the scene, the coroner’s office reported.
“The lone driver of a 2017 Ford F150 pickup was traveling east on Pacific Coast Highway approaching Rolling Hills Way before making a left turn into a driveway,” according to a police statement. “The Ford pickup was ultimately struck by a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle that was traveling the opposite direction on Pacific Coast Highway.”
The truck driver was treated at the scene for minor injuries, police said.
“Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor,” police said. “However, excessive speed appears to be (a) contributing factor in the collision at this time. Based on witness statements, it appears the motorcyclist was racing another vehicle, described as a light silver/gray newer model Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger fled the scene without stopping.”
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call the police traffic division at 310-618-5557.