A 31-year-old Korean American man, identified as Matthew Yoon, was killed in a hit-and-run crash while riding his motorcycle in Rowland Heights, authorities confirmed.
The collision occurred on April 14 at approximately 4:44 p.m., near the intersection of Pathfinder Road and Alexdale Lane. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the scene and found Yoon lying on the road beside his wrecked motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at 4:52 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
Victim struck while turning, driver fled the scene
According to CHP spokesperson Zachary Salazar, Yoon was attempting a left turn from Alexdale Lane onto Pathfinder Road when he was struck by an eastbound Subaru Crosstrek. The impact threw Yoon to the ground, and the vehicle’s driver fled without stopping.
Salazar said that CHP officers used tracking technology to locate the suspect vehicle in the surrounding area. The driver, a 34-year-old woman, was arrested shortly after. Authorities confirmed that neither Yoon nor the suspect had been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
Police investigation ongoing
The investigation remains active as officers gather surveillance footage and eyewitness testimony. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name. Charges related to felony hit-and-run are expected.
This incident adds to growing concerns over traffic safety in suburban communities like Rowland Heights, where pedestrians and motorcyclists are especially vulnerable.
BY KYEONGJUN KIM [kim.kyeongjun1@koreadaily.com]
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