Simon Robledo Obituary, Death – A motorcyclist who died following a collision with a Chula Vista Police Department vehicle on Friday has been identified as 28-year-old Simon Robledo of Chula Vista, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
The crash occurred Friday afternoon while a police officer was responding to a radio call near Windingwalk Park. According to Sergeant Anthony Molina of the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD), the officer was attempting to make a left turn onto southbound Windingwalk when Robledo, who was traveling eastbound on Olympic Parkway, struck the side of the police vehicle.
Robledo suffered fatal injuries in the collision and was later pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported.
In a public statement, the department expressed sympathy to the victim’s loved ones. “On behalf of the Chula Vista Police Department, Chief Roxana Kennedy offers her deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Robledo,” the agency said in an official release. However, no further details about the incident were immediately provided.
Due to the involvement of a police officer and the resulting fatality, the Chula Vista Police Department requested that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) take over the investigation. This practice is used to ensure transparency and maintain public trust in cases involving potential law enforcement accountability.
CHP investigators will now lead the inquiry to determine the cause of the crash, including assessing whether the officer’s response to the radio call played a role in the chain of events. It remains unclear at this time who was at fault, and investigators will examine all relevant factors, such as vehicle speed, visibility, and adherence to traffic laws.
This is not the first time CVPD has turned to an external agency like CHP for oversight during incidents involving serious injuries or deaths linked to police activity. Officials say doing so promotes impartiality and transparency during the investigative process.
The incident has sparked interest in the community as residents await more information about what led to the deadly crash. Road safety and police driving protocols during emergency responses have come under renewed public scrutiny.
As the investigation progresses, CHP will likely review body camera footage, traffic surveillance, witness statements, and physical evidence from the scene to reach a conclusion. The findings will be shared with the public once the investigation is complete.
In the meantime, the family and friends of Simon Robledo are left mourning his sudden and tragic loss. Tributes have begun to circulate on social media, and loved ones are calling for answers and justice.
The Chula Vista Police Department has not issued further comments beyond their statement of condolences, pending the outcome of the independent investigation. More information is expected to be released once CHP completes its review.