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Motorcyclist Killed in La Cañada Flintridge Crash Identified

La Cañada Flintridge Crash Identified
Gould Mesa, as seen from the Angeles Crest Highway (Image courtesy of Google Maps).

A motorcycle rider died from a crash involving another vehicle in La Cañada Flintridge on Sunday, Jan. 19 was identified on Tuesday.

Pacoima resident Gor Akopyan, 35, died in the crash, according to the coroner’s office. It was unclear if he died at the scene of the crash or at a hospital.

The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. Sunday on Angeles Crest Highway at Gould Mesa in La Canada Flintridge. One other person was injured. The driver of the other vehicle waited for authorities to arrive, Smeltzer said. Investigators did not suspect alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision.

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