Marine Cpl. Jared Moore Killed in Motorcycle Accident

A 21-year-old Camp Pendleton Marine identified as Cpl. Jared Moore of Lake County, Illinois was killed in a motorcycle accident at approximately 2:50 a.m. Saturday, 1st Marine Division spokesman 1st Lt. Joshua Benson told Camp Pendleton Patch.

Moore was a supply administration and operations specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He had deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and received the following awards during his time in service: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment and Nato-Isaf Medal.

According to the San Diego County’s Medical Examiner’s Office, Moore was traveling westbound on the 4800-block of Mesa Drive at a high rate of speed on a black Suzuki GSXR 750 when he lost control of the motorcycle. Moore then struck a metal electrical box and was thrown from his motorcycle, the impact of which killed him instantly, according to the examiner’s office. Oceanside Police and Fire personnel confirmed Moore's death at the scene.