Half Moon Bay mayor's son identified as motorcyclist killed in crash – NBC Bay Area

A motorcyclist who died Saturday in a crash in San Mateo County has been identified as the son of the mayor of Half Moon Bay, according to the sheriff's office.

In a news release Sunday, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said the man who died was Joaquín Dominik Jimenez Alvarado, 28, son of Mayor Joaquín Jimenez.

The release included a statement from Sheriff Christina Corpus that read in part: “Our hearts and thoughts are with Mayor Jimenez and his entire family during this time of unimaginable loss. As a community, let us come together to support the Jimenez family and uplift them with our love and strength.

The Sheriff's Office said they responded to the reported crash between a truck and a motorcycle in the area of ​​Highway 1 and Mirada Road around 5:45 p.m. Saturday.

A volunteer firefighter was in the area and attempted to perform emergency CPR on Jimenez Alvarado before he succumbed to his injuries, according to the sergeant. » said Philip Hallworth.

The Sheriff's Office Major Accident Investigation Team responded to the incident and the investigation continues. The driver of the pickup truck involved in the collision is cooperating with the investigation and remained at the scene of the accident.

The crash blocked Highway 1 northbound and southbound for more than four hours, Hallworth said.

Bay City News contributed to this report.