SANTA CLARITA, CA. (THECOUNT) — Leslie Trujillo, of Hacienda Heights, California, has been identified as the victim in a fatal Sunday motorcycle crash in Santa Clarita.

Trujillo, 64, was killed, and his wife seriously injured, in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash near Santa Clarita on Sunday afternoon.

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According to reports, Trujillo was operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle on 14 Antelope Valley Fwy near Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, when for unknown reasons, the bike crossed centerlines and exited the roadway around 12 p.m. Sunday. The bike then made contact with an embankment.

Trujillo and his passenger, Kathleen Trujillo, were both ejected from the bike during the crash.

Leslie Trujillo was pronounced dead at the scene of blunt force trauma injuries at the scene.

Kathleen Trujillo suffered major injuries and was transported to an area hospital in unknown condition.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Geo quick facts: Santa Clarita is a California city north of Los Angeles. It’s known for the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park, with many roller coasters. The adjacent Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is a summertime water park with tall slides and a wave pool. The prehistoric stone formations of Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park have served as a backdrop for many films. William S. Hart Park has a museum dedicated to the silent-film star – wikipedia.