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Motorcyclist Dies After Crash Into Guardrail In East County

A motorcyclist riding with a group died after and crashing into a guardrail in Lemon Grove, authorities said.

A motorcyclist riding with a group died after and crashing into a guardrail in Lemon Grove, authorities said.
A motorcyclist riding with a group died after and crashing into a guardrail in Lemon Grove, authorities said. (Shutterstock)

LEMON GROVE, CA — A motorcyclist riding with a group died after losing control of his two-wheeler and crashing into a guardrail in Lemon Grove, authorities said Tuesday.

The crash was reported at about 10:40 p.m. Monday on Sweetwater Road, just south of Broadway, San Diego County sheriff's Sgt. Aaron Montan said.

The man was riding with a group of motorcyclists near the intersection when he lost control of his bike and slammed into a guardrail, Montan said. The rider, whose name and age were not immediately available, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The group he was riding with remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, the sergeant said.

— City News Service

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