A motorcyclist died after they crashed into a vehicle that was involved in a separate collision early Sunday morning on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar.

At 12:35 a.m. Sunday, California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area received reports of a traffic crash on the westbound 210 Freeway at Yarnell Street in Sylmar, said Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, spokesperson for the CHP Newhall Area Office.

“As units responded to the location, a second crash occurred involving a motorcycle which subsequently struck one of the previously crashed vehicles,” Burgos-Lopez said.

The motorcycle rider was pronounced deceased at the scene by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics.

“This is a heartbreaking loss, and our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the rider during this incredibly difficult time. We urge all motorists — drivers and riders alike to stay vigilant, obey traffic laws, and make safety a top priority. Every life on our roadways matters,” Captain Ed Krusey, with the CHP Newhall Area.

The motorcyclist was identified as Brandon Moore, 39, from Pasadena, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Ed. Note: This story has been updated with a corrected date of the collision, and the motorcyclist’s identity.

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