A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a single-vehicle crash in Big Pines, an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County near Llano, authorities said Sunday.
The crash occurred at about 6 p.m. Saturday near 18310 Big Pines Highway, California Highway Patrol Officer Anthony Talavera said.
“Preliminary investigation indicates the rider lost control of the motorcycle and left the roadway, coming to rest down an embankment,” Talavera said. “The rider became trapped beneath the motorcycle and was unable to free himself.”
Paramedics airlifted the man to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.
“As we head into motorcycle season, we ask both riders and drivers to be mindful of one another. Motorcyclists are increasingly present on our roadways, and it takes awareness care from everyone to keep them safe,” added Capt. James Richards, commander of the CHP’s Antelope Valley Area station.
Anyone with information regarding the fatal crash was urged to call the CHP’s Antelope Valley office at 661-743-6060, or after-hours, the Los Angeles Traffic Management Center at 323-259-3200.