Spencer Roark ID'd as Motorcyclist Killed in State Route 4 Crash
Calaveras County, California (March 9, 2022) – Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died Sunday evening following a head-on collision while fleeing a traffic stop in Calaveras County as Spencer Roark, 27, of Escalon.
The incident began at about 6:25 p.m. on March 6, when a California Highway Patrol officer saw Roark on a 2021 Harley-Davidson blow through a red light. The officer tried to stop Roark, but he fled westbound on State Route 4 at high speed.
Roark crossed over the double yellow line on a curve in the road and entered into the opposite lane, where he collided head-on with an eastbound 2014 Audi that was traveling at the speed limit.
Rider Dies in Calaveras County Motorcycle Crash on Highway 4 Identified as Escalon Man
Roark was thrown off the bike upon the impact and landed on the north shoulder of State Route 4.
Despite life-saving measures performed by medical personnel, Roark died at the site of the accident.
A passenger in the Audi sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. Capurro sustained minor injuries but declined hospitalization.
The crash caused a closure of Highway 4 between Main Street and Angels Road in Vallecito.
It is undetermined whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
An investigation into the deadly accident is underway.