2 dead in motorcycle crash during police chase in East County

The motorcycle fled from officers westbound on Main Street in El Cajon, police said.

May 12, 2024, 12:59 PM PDT | Updated May 12, 2024, 1:00 PM PDT

EL CAJON, Calif. – Authorities say two people died after they crashed their motorcycle while trying to elude police in San Diego’s East County.

According to El Cajon police, the accident occurred at 11:38 p.m. Saturday after officers attempted to stop a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle for a traffic violation at 1700 East Main St. in El Cajon. The motorcycle fled westbound on Main Street from officers at a high rate of speed.

The motorcycle broke away from the pursuing officer and crashed into the rear of a blue Toyota Tacoma and a black Hyundai Sonata at 1300 East Main St., Lt. Darrin Forster. The 42-year-old motorcyclist and the 42-year-old passenger were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

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The victims’ names were withheld pending notification of family.

Anyone with information about the case was asked to contact the department at 619-579-3311.