Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Dies When Bike Collides With Tree In San Juan Capistrano

The fatal crash was reported at 1:38 p.m. Thursday, March 20 near the Interstate 5 Freeway in San Juan Capistrano.

One person died when a motorcycle crashed into a tree in San Juan Capistrano Thursday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
One person died when a motorcycle crashed into a tree in San Juan Capistrano Thursday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — One person died when a motorcycle crashed into a tree in San Juan Capistrano Thursday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.

The crash was reported at 1:38 p.m. on Camino Capistrano near San Juan Creek Road, authorities said.

According to officers, the crash involved a motorcycle and a tree and left one person dead.

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The right turn lane of the nearby Interstate 5 Freeway was shut down while authorities assess the scene.

No further information was immediately available.

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