The California Highway Patrol Thursday was investigating a hit-and-run crash in the unincorporated Antelope Valley community of Pearblossom that killed a motorcyclist in his 50s who was ejected from his bike.

The fatal crash was reported at 1:57 p.m. Wednesday on Pearblossom Highway (state Route 138) near 141st Street East, where CHP officers found the victim, CHP Officer Elizabeth Kravig told City News Service.

The rider, whose name was withheld pending notification of family, was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:03 p.m. by Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel.

Initial reports indicated a maroon pickup truck that left the scene was involved in the collision.

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