He was 31-year-old Benjamin Lobbins, according to the coroner’s office. His city of residence was not available.
Deputies from the Lancaster Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded around 5:15 p.m. Thursday, May 11, to the intersection of Avenue K at Sixth Street East, where they learned the driver of a Lincoln Zephyr made a left turn from westbound Avenue K in front of the motorcyclist, who was eastbound on Avenue K, said Sgt. Michael Politano.
It is unknown if the motorcyclist’s speed was a factor in the crash.
The driver of the Lincoln was found to have been driving under the influence and was arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, Politano said.
Anyone with information regarding this collision was asked to call the Lancaster Sheriff Station at 661-948-8466.
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Bobby Searcyy says
I ride my mtb everyday and I’m constantly having to stop abruptly because some cage driver doesn’t understand the rules of the road. They can’t see crosswalks driveway and bike paths because they’re in such a hurry they don’t care about anyone else’s life. I’ve kicked soirs in , cussed them out and it’s always the same. {I didn’t see you) how can you not see reflective clothing.Everry time the grand ole sheriff’s show up They don’t do nothing except put the blame on the victim and I think they should be held liable.
The Mayor of Stomptown says
Motorcycles and bicycle riders put their lives in the hands of strangers when they ride on the roads of Antelope Valley.
Then we have the sub species who walk in the cross walks wearing ear phones and looking at their phones…
Of course Dim Scott has all the answers