A fatal motorcycle accident claimed the life of a 43-year-old El Cajon resident early Saturday morning after he crashed into several parked cars on Pepper Drive.
Emergency dispatchers received calls about the collision shortly before 1 a.m. in the 1600 block of Pepper Drive. When police and Heartland Fire personnel arrived, they immediately began performing CPR on the motorcyclist, but paramedics ultimately declared him dead at the scene.
According to authorities, the rider had been heading eastbound when he lost control of his motorcycle, striking multiple parked vehicles along the roadway. Investigators believe high speed played a role in the crash.
The collision forced authorities to close the street for several hours while they documented the scene and gathered evidence. Officials have not yet determined whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the accident, with toxicology results pending from the Medical Examiner's Office.
Police are encouraging anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant information to contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311.