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Van Nuys Harley Rider Killed in Acton Crash
| Thursday, Jun 6, 2013

logo_chpA Van Nuys man died Thursday night when he lost control of his motorcycle on Sierra Highway near Red Rover Mine Road in Acton.

Raul Diaz Jr., 55, was driving a 2002 Harley Davidson southbound on Sierra Highway when he “failed to follow the curve of the roadway and continued straight,” according to a report from the California Highway Patrol.

“(H)is front tire went up and over a raised concrete curb and down a descending landscape slope,” the report states. His Harley Davidson Road Glide “continued forward until the front end of (the vehicle) struck a dip in the dirt, causing (Diaz) to be ejected onto the dirt, resulting in fatal injuries.”

CHP Officer Patrick Kimball said the crash occurred at about 7:37 p.m. on Sierra Highway at the Red Rover Mine Road off-ramp from Highway 14. Both the victim and his motorcycle ended up near the intersection of Red Rover and Sierra.

Diaz’s rate of speed at the time he lost control of his vehicle was undetermined.

A Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedic pronounced him dead at 7:59 p.m.

Emergency responders concluded their work and the roadway was fully reopened at 10:08 p.m.

 

 
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  1. FRANK CRUZ says:
    Friday, Jun 7, 2013 at

    REST IN PEACE TO MY FATHER IN LAW RAULY DIAZ IM GOING TO MISS YOU AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU

    Reply
  2. Joann Lizarraga says:
    Friday, Jun 7, 2013 at

    RIP to my Uncle Raulie.. You will be missed greatly. We love you so much. If anyone has any information about a motorcycle fundraiser please contact me, Joann and Ilene 808 428-3989 or Joann.lizarraga@yahoo.com. Thank you

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    • scvtv says:
      Friday, Jun 7, 2013 at

      If anyone has information about memorial fundraisers, please let us know and we’ll be honored to share the information.
      SCVTV | SCVNews.com

      Reply
  3. Kristine Ward says:
    Friday, Jun 7, 2013 at

    I love you so much cousin. I’m so great full I was able to see you a few weeks ago. RIP you are with good company in heaven.

    Reply
  4. the G's says:
    Friday, Jun 7, 2013 at

    our condolences to the Diaz family our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time we will keep you in our prayers and may you dance in heaven with all the angels.

    Reply
  5. Graham says:
    Friday, Jun 7, 2013 at

    Raul was a great guy. He worked for me at the Antelope Valley Solar Project. This news effected all of us very deeply today. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. He will be missed greatly.

    Reply
  6. Dana Gomez says:
    Friday, Jun 7, 2013 at

    I still can’t believe the news. Raulie was one of my dad’s best-friends since i was a kid. He was like an uncle to me and my siblings. raulie will be greatly missed. Praying for Mr. & Mrs. Diaz and the entire family.

    Reply
  7. Anthony Rivera says:
    Saturday, Jun 8, 2013 at

    Rest in peace uncle Raul .. You will be missed but never forgotten ..our family celebrations will never be the same without you.. Mary Lopez,Anthony Rivera,Daniel Rivera …

    Reply
  8. Steve and Rosa Smith says:
    Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 at

    RIP Raul. You will be dearly missed. You were a very dear friend and will forever be in our hearts. God Bless and our prayers go out to your Children, Grandkids, Parents and wife La Krisha.

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