Motorcyclist Killed In 29 Palms

Tinoifili Maina, Jr., 26, of 29 Palms was killed Friday at around 5:40 p.m. when he collided with another motorcyclist at the intersection of Midway Road and Whitmore Road in 29 Palms, according to sheriff’s officials.

Maini was on his motorcycle heading north on Midway Road just south of Whitmore Road while 20 year old Ruben Arizaga of 29 Palms was traveling west on Whitmore Road toward Midway Road, sheriff’s officials said. The two motorcylists entered the intersection at the same time and ran into each other, said sheriff’s officials.

Maina was transported to Hi Desert Medical Center where he died from injuries he suffered.

Arizaga suffered minor injuries and complained of pain, but was not hospitalized.

The collision is under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

Anyone with information regarding the accident is urged to call the sheriff’s department at 760-366-4175.