18-year-old motorcyclist killed in Valley Center crash

VALLEY CENTER – A teenage motorcyclist is dead as a result of a head-on crash with a small sedan in Valley Center, authorities said today.

“Driving under the influence'' is considered a possible factor in the crash, according to the California Highway Patrol, which is investigating the incident.

At about 3:30 p.m. Saturday, an 18-year-old man from Pauma Valley was riding his 2006 Honda motorcycle at a high speed on Mac Tan Road just north of Fruitvale Road, CHP Officer Mark Latulippe said. The man came to a bend in the road and apparently lost control of his bike.

He overturned and slid into t...