Sailor Killed in Motorcycle Crash

An active duty sailor was killed in a motorcycle crash in Chula Vista Sunday.

Authorities say the 22-year old motorcyclist was trying to pass another group of bikers at Wueste Road and the Divider Creek Bridge, east of state Route 125 when he collided with a Harley Davidson.

The sailor was wearing a helmet and driving a Yamaha R1 when the crashed happened just before 11 a.m.

Despite CPR efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Harley rider suffered a broken arm and a broken leg, according to firefighters, and was airlifted to Sharp Memorial Trauma Center.

The medical examiner confirmed the victim in the accident was an active duty sailor but would not release his name.
 

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