[06-15-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Teen Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing with SUV in Phelan

According to the California Highway Patrol, a teen riding a dirt bike was killed after colliding with an SUV in the community of Phelan on Wednesday afternoon, June 15, 2022.

The collision occurred at 1:27 p.m. on Sunnyslope Road and Sahara Road, east of Sheep Creek Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol incident logs, the reporting party advised he hit a dirt bike rider. The male driver advised he was driving down a dirt road, and a dirt bike came around the corner and hit the front of the SUV.

The Chevy Tahoe driver also advised that the 14 to 15-year-old male was not responsive but had a pulse, per the logs.

Emergency personnel arrived and pronounced the rider deceased at the scene.

Officers from the California Highway Patrol responded to conduct the investigation. Family and friends of the deceased started gathering at the scene after learning of the tragic news.

The crash is still under investigation.

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