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On June 9^th, 2020 at approximately 11:20 p.m., Palmdale Station deputies responded to a vehicle vs. motorcycle traffic collision at the intersection of 35^th Street East and Avenue S in the city of Palmdale.
 
Upon the deputies arrival, they contacted a witness who stated a Chevrolet Malibu (suspect vehicle) was traveling southbound on 35^th Street East and failed to stop on a red traffic light at Avenue S.  A Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle was traveling westbound on Avenue S on a green traffic signal when the Chevrolet Malibu collided with the motorcycle in the intersection. 
 
Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene and pronounced the driver of the motorcycle dead at the scene.  The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu displayed signs and symptoms of being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. His preliminary blood alcohol content also tested over the legal limit. 
 
Party one was arrested for Driving Under the Influence Resulting in Bodily Injury, 23153(a) C.V.C.  Palmdale Station traffic investigators responded to the scene to investigate the traffic collision.
 
This is an ongoing investigation. There are no further details at this time.
 
Deputy Ronald Sneed
LASD Palmdale Sheriff's Station 
661-272-2400
rksneed@lasd.org 

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