One person killed in Salinas car accident
One person was killed in Salinas when a motorcycle and a car collided at the intersection of San Juan Grade Rd. and Van Buren Ave., just after 12 p.m. on Sunday.
The victim has been identified as Rudy Moreno, 34, of Salinas. The Salinas Police Department says Moreno suffered major injuries and died shortly after being transported to a local hospital.
An investigation showed the Mazda was traveling north on San Juan Grade Rd. and was turning left on to Van Buren, when it hit the southbound-traveling motorcycle.
The driver of the Mazda remained at the scene and provided a statement.
This investigation is ongoing. SPD says right now it does not appear alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.
