Fleeing motorcyclist killed in high-speed Riverside County pursuit

A pursuit turned deadly late Saturday night when a fleeing motorcyclist ran a red light and crashed into a bystander’s vehicle in Riverside County, officials said.

Deputies with the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station first attempted to stop the rider around 11:29 p.m. near Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road in Palm Desert for a suspected vehicle code violation and driving under the influence, authorities said.

The motorcyclist allegedly took off at a high rate of speed, prompting a pursuit, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office…

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