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ESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A 16-year-old boy from Escondido was killed early Sunday morning in a solo motorcycle crash, authorities said.
According to the Escondido Police Department, the incident happened on Bear Valley Parkway near Canyon Road. The teen was reportedly riding northbound alongside another juvenile motorcyclist when he lost control of his bike after striking the right curb.
Police said witnesses stopped to help and called 911. Despite their efforts to give the boy aid, the teen was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released.
Both directions of Bear Valley Parkway were closed for several hours Sunday morning while officers conducted their investigation and documented the scene.
The department has not released further details at this time, and the incident remains under investigation. Police did say that alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors in the crash.
