Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash Near Torrey Pines

The 55-year-old man died after colliding with another vehicle on Torrey Pines Road, officials said.

SAN DIEGO, CA — A 55-year-old man died in a fiery head-on collision near the Torrey Preserve, police reported Tuesday.

Just before 6:45 p.m. on Monday, police responded to 11900 Torrey Pines Road when the victim, who was riding a Triumph motorcycle in the southbound lane of Torrey Pines Road, crossed into the northbound lane and collided head-on with a 2016 Toyota 4-Runner, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Both vehicles caught fire, resulting in the death of the 55-year-old man, whose identity was not released.

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He was pronounced dead at the scene, the SDPD reported.

Both occupants of the 4-Runner were not injured, according to authorities.

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SDPD's Traffic Division were investigating the collision.

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