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Motorcyclist dies after driver turns in front of him in Lake LA

by The AV Times Staff • August 2, 2021

LAKE LOS ANGELES – A motorcyclist died Friday night after a driver turned left in front of his motorcycle in Lake Los Angeles, authorities said.

Robert Tellez, 41, of Palmdale, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, which happened around 8:21 p.m. Friday, July 30, on 170th Street East at Avenue N-12, according to a California Highway Patrol report and the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

Tellez was riding a 2001 Suzuki GSX-R1000 northbound on 170th Street East when his bike collided with the right side of a 2013 Honda Civic that was making a left turn onto Avenue N-12 from southbound 170th Street East, the CHP report states.

Tellez was ejected from his bike and sustained fatal injuries. The Civic’s driver, 71-year-old Martha E. Gonzalez of Lancaster, was not injured in the collision, according to the CHP report.

“The involvement of alcohol and/or drugs is not suspected to be a factor in this crash,” the CHP report states.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Officer R. Novak, ID 20749, at the CHP Antelope Valley Area office at 661-948-8541.

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Filed Under: Crime/ Safety, Home, Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster, Palmdale

31 comments for "Motorcyclist dies after driver turns in front of him in Lake LA"

  1. Jaclyn says

    August 15, 2021 at 5:08 am

    ❤✝️

  2. Elsie says

    August 8, 2021 at 4:44 am

    Chacho…you were cool as a cucumber. Always had a smile. Respectful and Polite. Good kind hearted individual. You’re going to be missed lots…you already are!

  3. Christine Ortega says

    August 6, 2021 at 5:07 am

    Going to miss u Rob
    Man , Give my HUSBAND a hug for me
    I’m going to miss are conversations, joking and Bsing with .
    Have so many good time with u .
    I’m going to truly miss u.

    Love always ur sister in-law chrissy
    °•○loving always MR.ORTEGA °•

  4. Royce says

    August 4, 2021 at 10:37 pm

    I just want to say I’ll miss you, thanks for being there for me when i needed your help. The world needs to know this man loved his family more than anything or anyone. There will be hundreds of hurt friends and family members all effected by the Loss of chacho I’m gonna miss you holmes. Rest in peace you’re never forgotten

    • Christine Ortega says

      August 6, 2021 at 5:02 am

      Thank u friend
      Thank u for ur prayers
      I’m his sister in-law
      I just still can’t believe it

  5. Smokes says

    August 4, 2021 at 5:50 am

    In disbelief, Chacho was a good homie. I was able to have him by my side working and painting motorcycles for a moment in time. It’s just sad to find this out. My prayers and condolences go out to his lady and children, they are all he talked about. Will definently miss you carnal.

    Big Smokes

    • Christine says

      August 6, 2021 at 4:49 am

      Thank u so much am his sister In-law

    • Jaclyn says

      August 15, 2021 at 4:56 am

      ❤

  6. Ride In Peace says

    August 3, 2021 at 6:48 am

    I lost my little bro back in October on his R1 in Palmdale. Condolences to this man’s family… I pray your family acts more civil than mine did when my little bro passed and gets whatever help they need to get through this moment…

    • Christine says

      August 6, 2021 at 4:50 am

      Thank u so much
      I’m his sister in-law
      Thank u for taking the time and commitmenting

    • Christine Ortega says

      August 6, 2021 at 5:03 am

      Am sorry to hear u lost ur bro
      Thank u for all ur prayers

  7. Wes says

    August 2, 2021 at 9:19 pm

    Robert (chacho) we had our differences bro and I had told you how dangerous that bike was even the most exsperianced rider goes down it’s not always the riders fault ! Robert I’m going to miss you bro very much

    • Ride In Peace says

      August 3, 2021 at 6:53 am

      I had that same convo 1 week before my little bro passed away on his R1 in October.. I told him no matter what, the reason I will not get a street bike is that #1 I want to try and stay alive as long as possible for my kids, and #2 I don’t trust the drivers on the road…. I wish he would have listened and never got the bike, but he was pissed about a quad and made the impulse decision to guy buy the R1 instead…. about a year later he died.

      • Christine Ortega says

        August 6, 2021 at 4:54 am

        Thank u
        For all ur prayers
        I’m his sister in-law

      • Christine Ortega says

        August 6, 2021 at 5:00 am

        Right i wood tell him I’m his sis law .
        Thank u for all ur prayers.

      • Amber Tellez says

        February 18, 2022 at 12:30 am

        My Dad looked like a kid on a bike when he rode his motorcycle. I followed him on the freeway once and his smile was something great, he looked so happy and free. I was happy he was happy but in that same moment I was scared because I knew how dangerous it could be. It’s a horrifying experience to go through a loss like this.. I’m sorry you lost your brother and I am thankful of your condolences.

    • Christine Ortega says

      August 6, 2021 at 4:56 am

      Thank u for taking the time to comment.
      He will be truly missed
      I’m his sister in-law
      Thank u for ur kind words and prayer

    • Christine Ortega says

      August 6, 2021 at 4:58 am

      I appreciate all ur prayers
      For my family
      I’m his sis law

    • Christine Ortega says

      August 6, 2021 at 4:59 am

      Thank u

  8. Rocky D says

    August 2, 2021 at 8:56 pm

    A 1000cc sportbike can reach 100mph b4
    Switching to 3rd gear and has 6 total.
    Its quite difficult to NOT go fast .
    You think your going 80 and look down
    And see 125mph on the speedometer.
    My point is . you can look left and right
    See nothing.but in the time it takes between looking -2 to 3 seconds- something
    Traveling so quickly can already be less than safe stopping distance away.
    I know this from expierience. Anybody who has ridden long enough to not be a novice-
    And still be alive will surely agree. I am not here to point blame.i love motorcycles and
    Have lost many friends to them.my heart and prayers go out to all who are affected by this tragedy

    • Christine says

      August 6, 2021 at 4:52 am

      Thank u

    • Tellez says

      February 18, 2022 at 12:40 am

      It was determined that he wasn’t speeding. The lady stayed on site and admitted to her faults. He was traveling in his lane and she made a turn without taking a second look, and as a result of that mistake a special life was lost.

    • Larry says

      February 18, 2022 at 8:16 am

      Majority of motorcycles are caused by other cars. Experienced riders know what they are on and know people ride safe. Maybe you aren’t as experienced on bikes, but I’ve been riding about 25 years. After 6 months I didn’t need to look down to see how fast I go, but guess what…..I still have to swerve when people turn in front of me. Cars don’t look out for bikes, but bikes have to look out for cars and we all know it. To try to blame the rider without the facts is a bit of a stretch in my opinion.

  9. Malcolm says

    August 2, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    Decades ago we mandated a daytime running light policy, for motorcycles only. It worked well, until stupid politicians mandated them for automobiles. Motorists overwhelmed by glare, policymakers relaxed the mandate. Now, some cars have them, some cars don’t, and we’re no longer disciplined in our routine to ferret out oncoming motorcycles. Stupid policymakers need to revert the daytime running lamp policy to motorcycles, only.

  10. Anonymous says

    August 2, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    Robert was loved, he was special and he will be missed forever. Our hearts are broken and nothing could bring him back. A witness said it was not an older lady who was driving, she saw a younger couple with a small child in the car that collided with the motorcycle but there was no damage to the car and they also said it wasn’t dark out. Nothing makes sense. Either way, it is extremely dark in that area and the intersection where it happened does not have a stoplight.

    • Chrisitne Ortega says

      August 6, 2021 at 4:55 am

      Thank u so much
      For all ur prayers

  11. SuperBike says

    August 2, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    The Honda driver likely didn’t see the biker.

    • Barney Fife says

      August 2, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      I guess bikers don’t realize that head on they appear as a narrow, vertical object unlike a 5 or 6 foot wide car or truck. Was his headlight on?

      • Rf says

        August 2, 2021 at 6:25 pm

        Headlight comes on as soon as the engine fires, it’s been law for years.

      • Prayers. says

        February 18, 2022 at 12:47 am

        I guess drivers don’t realize they need to pay attention when driving because vehicles and motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes. You’re not alone on the road! Be considerate. Be smart. Save a life. The lady was 71. She lived a full life, compared to him paying for her “mistake”. Take a second look. It won’t hurt you, but if you don’t it may hurt someone else. Its not two headlights, it’s one, but it was on.

    • No longer ride on the outside says

      August 5, 2021 at 7:02 am

      That’s the driver’s fault. Too many are only semi-conscious while driving. If it doesn’t look like a big rig, it doesn’t get their attention.

      I was run off the road 3 times in 2 years while riding a basic 10 speed.

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