An electric motorcyclist lost his life in Escondido on Thursday after a collision with a pursuing police vehicle during a chase. According to a report from the Escondido Police Department, the incident took place along the bike path that borders the east-west spanning flood control channel, between Valley Parkway and Washington Avenue.
Attempting to conduct a stop near Valley Parkway and Rose Street, Escondido police signaled to the motorcyclist, who elected not to comply, prompting a pursuit. In a statement obtained by the Escondido Police Department, the chase occurred east of Midway Drive on the bike path, where the crash occurred, leading to the rider's death. The motorcyclist's identity has not been released, as the family has not been notified.
With an Escondido police vehicle involved, the investigation is now in the hands of the Oceanside Police Department, adhering to a mutual cooperation agreement. This procedural handover ensures an unbiased examination of the events that unfolded in the chase and the subsequent tragic crash.
Oceanside Police Traffic Investigator Ibrahim Serdah has taken the lead on the investigation and is gathering information. He has called for witnesses to provide relevant information about the incident. Anyone knowing something about this incident is being asked to reach out at (760) 435-4769, hoping details from the public can aid their investigation.
