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Motorcyclist killed in Lancaster crash, driver arrested for DUI

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A 2007 Nissan Frontier pickup truck was being driven northbound on 90th Street East when it rear-ended a 2005 Harley-Davidson that was stopped at a stop sign at the intersection with Avenue K, according to the CHP. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)
A 2007 Nissan Frontier pickup truck was being driven northbound on 90th Street East when it rear-ended a 2005 Harley-Davidson that was stopped at a stop sign at the intersection with Avenue K, according to the CHP. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)

LANCASTER – A Lancaster man was killed Sunday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding was rear-ended by a pickup driven by an alleged drunken driver, authorities said.

Glenn Arnold Grimm, 69, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter.

The fatal crash was reported about 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the intersection of 90th Street East and Avenue K in Lancaster, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

The crash was reported about 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19. (LUIS MEZA)
The crash was reported about 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19. (LUIS MEZA)

Javier Guzman-Pena was driving a 2007 Nissan Frontier pickup truck northbound on 90th Street East at approximately 55 mph when he rear-ended Grimm’s 2005 Harley-Davidson that was stopped at a stop sign at the intersection with Avenue K, according to the CHP.

“Both vehicles were propelled forward and to the left, coming to rest on the wide dirt shoulder,” the CHP report states.

Grimm was thrown from the bike onto the dirt shoulder and he suffered fatal injuries, the CHP reported.

Guzman-Pena, 57, of Lancaster, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an alcohol beverage and was booked at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lancaster Station, according to the CHP report.

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[City News Service contributed to this report.]

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74 comments for "Motorcyclist killed in Lancaster crash, driver arrested for DUI"

  1. To my fellow scrc brother glenn R.I.P . To the family may god comfort your hearts thru this time. Glenn ride the great ride and one day I’ll ride it with you. God bless all of you.Rob H

  2. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family from a fellow SCRC rider. R.I.P Glenn
    Mark Fisk
    Road captain SCRC
    Antelope Valley chapter

  3. Yes your correct but illegals like asians ,middle westerns,Germans,Cubans, and all the mixed whites with a little of everything even illegal blood in them.

  4. Sally, John and Pat
    I am so sorry. As everyone has already said Glenn was the best. There is not enough room on this post to say all the things that were good about him. He will be missed. It is sad that someone like him passes too soon.
    If there was something I could say to make the pain of this loss go away I would have said it already.
    Rest In Peace.

  6. Glenn in my opinion was the most generous,honest person I know he will be missed beyond words.It won’t be the same riding out in the desert knowing Glenn won’t be trailing the pack making sure everybody makes it to there destination safe.He would give a stranger the shirt off his back if needed that’s the kinda person he was.The Grimm family has suffered a great loss and all there friends as well. R.I.P Buddy The Heiners

    • Just wanted to second everything said about Glenn. He was a hell of a hand and will be missed by all. Dave H.- old friends since early 60’s@ fellow AB retiree. RIP

  7. I worked with this GREAT MAN at A.B for 13 yrs! The most KINDEST man you will EVER meet! Glenn would let my cousin & I off load our dirt bikes at his home so we could ride that desert by his house on ave S many years ago! Not that it matters, two young black kids wanting to ride he embraced us 100% like family!! I will always love this man. Thank you Glenn Grimm!! We will miss you

  8. I’m an so so sorry 4 the loss of your family member I’m heartbroken another awesome biker, like my dad. Who was taken 14 years ago by a drunk driver. Who only got house arrest! This is so tragic! I do know that our town covers a very wide area, response time can be very slow. I’m right in the middle & it’s taken that kinda time. Glenn is not suffering from his injuries any more. He’s on the ultimate road trip with the Father! I’m so sorry! Huge prayers sent!

  9. RIP to the man stop blaming latin people criminals come in all colors and if you are posting crap you should know for a fact that not to long ago another drunk killed a lady (WHITE) just saying. so stop your racist comments and go to hell with your b.s.

    • See the tactic of the sympathizers for illegal alien drivers in California? Make sure to curse and call names (racist) to anyone that points out the facts of the case. This innocent motorcyclist was not hit by a meteorite. That would have made the event random, with no solution, and statistically insignificant. This high rate of DUIs and deaths caused by Mexican Nationals who have crossed our border illegally is factual and reflected in their inordinate presence in our prisons and jails compared to their relative population in the State. Unlike meteorites, they can be deported. The laws are on the books. This motorcyclist most likely would not have been killed if the pick up driver had been deported, as provided in the law and not enforced by our current Democrat politicians, in the hope that they ensure them a voting block. Public safety is not a concern to them. They run this State only to secure new votes with not one concern for the safety of California citizens. They want State workers to hand out voter registration forms when the illegal aliens come into the DMV for their new licences. Instead of encouraging more of illegal aliens to get out on the road, by this new policy of issuing drivers licenses, we need serious discussion that encompasses the reality of why we should have to put up with these policies that cause such sad and unnecessary killings. But then again, you are more likely to have your discussion posts pass editorial censorship if you call names and curse. Just don’t hurt the poor law violators and criminals feelings by pointing out who is aiding in this with their vote getting schemes.

      • This should of never happened but the number one murders are white serial killers don’t judge a book by its color.

    • Let me tell you mona.
      I grew up with latins.
      All my life.you people are the biggest racist there are.. that’s all there is to be said you people are the racist.
      Its Black or White people.

  10. I also worked with Glenn at Anheuser Busch. We have retirement luncheons in Santa Clarita and Glenn made sure that he was able to attend everyone he could. If I had to describe Glen Grimm in three words they would be, Charm, Finesse and Class. Our condolences to the whole Grimm family, we are sorry for your loss.

  11. Glenn was the best of the best! He was my 1st cousin who was 1st in so many ways and had the biggest heart in the world. We live in Iowa so don’t understand this driving and not legal? It breaks my heart to hear the ambulance and cops took so long. We might still have him here…why the delay??? If any of the people who stopped were able to speak to Glenn please contact Sally Grimm and family. There loss is so huge.I know God is welcoming him with open arms…Heavens gain getting Glenn.

    • I’m so sorry for the family loss,this world is getting so out of hand,good people like this man had to die because of people stupid thinking,it breaks my heart,my prayers go out to the family god be with them

    • The elderly lady that got her house crashed and killed her should he be treated equally or worse she in her sweet home sleeping not in the street,throw him the book also.

  12. John,Amy and entire Grimm family.
    Mike and I are so very sorry to hear of your dads passing. Only met your dad a couple of times when we rode but he was such a warm and gentle man. No words can express how very sad we are for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers GOD BLESS YOU!!!

  13. i was there 2:30 pm I pray for that mam i am sorry for that family loss I stay in the say situation December 05 -2014 – a moths ago in the 90 street and ave K close to this accident the ambulance going to o posit direction to that west Lancaster, and the accident was in the 90 street east. The paramedic and ambulance, they are negligent and no professional. in the time, Other people call again. Also the ambulance arrive to the scent 30 minuet lately but the police report, say what is that time to the person decent they are layer.they put in the report wherever is more convenient, they are corruption.

    • What? I’d like to be able to read an eyewitness account; however, you are obviously (and understandably) upset. Could you please take a deep breath, proofread, and repost?

  14. I worked with Glenn for years at Bud. He was the sweetest guy. Always a smile. So kind and gentle. I wish him peace. At least he went out doing what he loved.
    I have given up trying to understand WHY things happen to good people. My heart goes out to the lucky family that had him as a member for so long. This hurts, but please just smile at all the beautiful memories you must have of him. What a treasure he was and continues to be…..keep him alive by always sharing stories of him.

  15. My mom worked with Glenn at AB. She shared with me tonight that working in that environment was difficult for a woman, but Glenn always looked out for her when the other guys were being foolish. If I can be an encouragement you can contact me at pastormark@faithtoyou.com

  16. As a brother biker may you rest in peace Glenn and my prayers go out to the family please let us know when the funeral will take place.

  17. This is very tragic. I didn’t know Glenn, but he sounds like someone I would have liked to have known. As a long time Harley rider in the valley, I probably have been at some of the same events as he. As a fellow rider, grandpa, and uncle, I want to pass on my condolences to his family. So far as the response time for first responders; unfortunately this happened in a bad area. AMR, (ambulance), and LACO Paramedics, had to respond from stations in Lancaster. Driving time to cover the distance from their stations under the best circumstances, would take 10-12 minutes. It would take 1-2 minutes for them to grab their gear and get to their vehicles. Also, when you call 911 from a cell phone, the call doesn’t go to the local jurisdictions. It goes to a CHP central dispatch center in Santa Clarita, and has to be transferred to local jurisdictions. So from the time you dial your cell phone, give the details, and the transfer happens, at least another 2 minutes will have passed. Put it all together and BEST case scenario would be a 15 minute response time. So far as a helicopter, there is now way it could have responded faster than AMR/Paramedics. It takes time to scramble the pilots and paramedics, get to the aircraft, and start pre-flight procedures, 5-10 minutes. A helicopter, unlike a car, takes time fire up, at least 10 minutes. Flight time, finding a safe landing area and actually landing the aircraft would take at least 10 maybe 15 minutes. BEST case scenario for a helicopter response would have been 30 minutes, and the patient would have to have been stabilized by on ground medical personnel prior to transport. This is just a terrible tragedy. Bad guy lives, good guy dies. RIP Glenn, wish I could have known you.

  18. I know i should NOT SAY LIST.
    But im sick and tired of these drunk drivers.
    And must DUI S drivers are Latin descent which is a joke think Governor Brown for this crap.
    and it’s not a racist thing is true fact

    • Yes, you are getting very close to the truth! But isn’t it disgusting that we all have to walk on eggshells in our State because the press has aligned itself with this flood of illegal immigration and never wants to report anything negative about their costs and/or the politicians that coddle them. County by county illegal immigrant DUIs are an epidemic. The death of this Californian is our cost for this grand border breakdown experiment.

    • Actually, your comment is racist. Stating that “must” (sic) DUI drivers is not true and it is a racist statement.

      • On average 13 Americans a day are killed by drunken illegal aliens. You sir, do not know the facts. Perhaps that number, per day, just is too low for you to call somebody pointing out facts, a “racist”. You sir, use the word “racist” whenever Californians point out uncomfortable truths (to you) about the costs of this tidal wave of unchecked illegal immigration. Your ignorance, in light of the real human life toll they are causing, disproportionate to their population in the country, shows itself, when you reach for the racism label instead of dealing with the facts. Come back to the discourse when you can do better than call people names.

        • Yes your correct but illegals like asians ,middle westerns,Germans,Cubans, and all the mixed whites with a little of everything even illegal blood in them.

    • Youre sir must never read the news to often cause i ask where in the H..L are you getting your facts from. That statement is not only racist but border line retarded. You should keep your unintelligent comments to yourself. Stay in lake LA where you belong…

      • Same game…name calling. If you point out facts about the cost of illegals and here a straight up killing of a motorcyclist by yet another illegal alien, you get no real facts to support why unchecked immigration has any merits…you get called, “retard” or “racist”. Neither is true as pertains to the comments at hand. Obviously, you can liberally throw around these epithets because in your case, you gave no feeling for the man killed. You just want to make sure that anybody that points out that illegals are committing a disproportionate number of crimes in this State, compared to their demographic representation is marginalized. Of course, the editors of the comment sections never miss a chance for somebody to be allowed to yell racist so I can see why you do it.

        • Motorcycle list are none to be the the most violent people they should check his blood alcohol level and drug use.This alien is great person,he is hard workin man and honest

        • My condolences to the family of the hog rider that lost his precious life that day… now you’re riding with GOD my brother… See you on other side brother

        • Ok “Hungus” where is your racist last name from? I hope you did not disclose your real name, because my 5 year old could track down anything and everything about you with a single click. MORON! I can’t wait for TV producers to come up with a reality show that discloses everyone’s heritage,begin investigating white Americans and track down their heritage and from what damn port their ancestors arrived from so you can feel really stupid about your narrow minded comments. I wonder if we can deport you? Too funny!

  19. This is my grandfather, he was the most loveable and caring person I know! And to the guy who did this, may you Rot in hell. I miss him dearly and he will never be forgotten, love you tons grandpa Glenn ride in paradise
    And to everyone sending their prayers, thank you so much. It means so so much

    • To the Grimm Family,

      We are terribly sorry for the loss of your grandfather, father and husband. Steve and I are sending our prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.

  21. I’m so sorry for this loss. I hate to say it, but the reality of distance is that EMT response from central Lancaster is just around 15 minutes to 90th.

  22. My kids seen it too they went out with there grandma and they pass by 90th my kids recorded the car accident rest in peace

  23. they also took the bike he got hit on at the accident, it had been taken to robs house.it was just bent up… if anyone has any info in who did the theifts please email me. 1 of the houses was at 70th st west between j and k only house out there with a huge pool and property,sits back off the street
    it use to say robbby world on a big sign.i live kinda far away or id be there …. any info wold help.tym GOD bLESS ALL U BIKE RIDERS AND ALL IN THE WORLD…BE SAFE OUT THERE! PEACE

  24. He was such a sweet man he took me on my first ride ever on his harley such a great guy he will be missed my heart goes out to his family

  25. We stopped to see if everything was OK. My husband translated for the deputies when they arrived! I called 911 after a few other people! But once an officer arrived everyone who was there all left?. If u witnessed it which I strongly feel someone there had… u should have stayed and reported it in full. Also maybe if ambulance would have came by chopper as suggested because of the poor mans injurys maybe he would still be here! My husband was there as he took his last breaths . An officer got there first!?. My deepest deepest condolences to the mans family. I stood by my car with my daughter and just said a prayer as my husband shook his head at me. May the man who passed may he r.I.p. to the drunk driver u took someones family member for being selfish and drinking and driving. There will be consequences for the rest of ur life that u took someones life. ….

    • I also arrived after it happened. So I did not witness the accident. There were probably 3 cars there it was 2:13 I pulled over and stopped to call 911, when I called 911 they were already aware of it and were on the way. I had 3 small kids in my car so I could not leave them in the alone, I also waited and prayed and there were at least 3 people standing with him at that time I did not see him move at all. I think that the sheriff arrived within 5 minutes and he checked for a pulse a few times. Minutes after he arrived the paramedics got there. I did not stay to speak with the sheriffs as I did not witness the accident but would be willing to answer any questions as of the time frame in which help arrived. I’m so sorry for the family’s loss. He has been on my mind in in my heart heavily. RIP

  26. My great uncle was one of the best examples of a human being one could ever know. He was always an avid biker, going to Sturgis every year, and riding whenever the opportunity afforded. Never had an enemy, always willing to lend a helping hand, and could outwork damn near anybody. One of my best memories of him was 3 years ago when he came with me to a pre-opening tour of the USS Iowa. It was just him and I. At first I was worried that due to his age, he might have had a hard time getting up and down the ship ladders. He was quick to prove those worries unfounded as we scaled the ship, hung out at the O11 deck, and just shot the sh** for many hours. The man was unstoppable as he helped my parents move a few weeks later. In all my years, I have absolutely no negative memories of him, and I feel his legacy should reflect that. It’s just so unfair for someone so good to go out this way, he deserved infinitely better than this. R.I.P. uncle Glenn

    • Thank you for sharing you memory, love hearing about him. Glenn was my great uncle too. He was the best!

    • Dear Matt,
      Was your uncle Glenn a veteran in the AV area? And if so which branch? That way we can at least give him recognition for this service in the military and for the family members as well.
      Sincerely,

      Rose F

  27. I was there terrible I was in that one gray truck in front
    Got off to ask something and saw the dead body

  28. Figures,the one drunk is never hurt…my son lies in a vegetated state while the drunken moron who hit him is sitting in jail for only 6 years…will probably get out for good behavior and then gets to get on with his life…my son has no life… I have no life..no insurance to sue…we should make drunk driving laws tougher!
    RIP Glenn …so sorry for yours and your family’s loss…Wil

  29. Glenn was one of the coolest guys we know.
    God really blessed us with his friendship.

  30. Glenn, you will always be loved. Best Grandpa, best uncle, best brother-in law, best everything. Died riding, one the things you loved. See you on the other side.

  34. Terrible, terrible!
    May this man rest in peace
    and for that drunk driver, may the law puts him behind bars for.long time.
    no excuse for drunk drivers, need to.put them behind bars for good even if the dont cause any accidents, but if they are caught drunk driving they should be put away for good.

  35. How the hell can someone be that drunk at 2:00 in the afternoon. .Put that drunken pos away.. no bail! NO BAIL

  36. Rest in peace Grandpa. Glen was a great man and awesome motorcyclist. He has rode 100’s of thousands miles. It is not fair. We were told that the driver was not here legally and thanks to CA new law had a drivers licence but no insurance. Mommy of 3 did Glen respond to anything or say anything that you know of

    • I’m so sorry for ur family’s loss. There needs to be an investigation as to why it took ambulance so long to arrive as the officer arrived he was taking his last breaths:/. 911 was called multiple times. And I was told they should be there soon! Etc. One lady who was there before us was telling me she called to I’m assuming it was mommyof3. Not sure tho. Please contact me if possible. A complaint about this sad event should be done.. They took far to long and I strongly feel something medically could have been done if he was air lifted:/. As suggested by previous callers ahead of mine. My deepest condolences to ur family.
      And may he .r.I.p

    • am sorry to say but when i got off my car and when up to see there was another guy there but he wasnt responding … the other guy checking his pulse was trying to help him and he had the paramedics on the phone…. but he never said anything.. he wasnt moving either only thing was that he did have a pulse. . But paramedics got there really late after like 25 min they were called in… another girl that was there had called 911 right after i called and they had the address all wrong they were telling her that another person had said ave j and 90th.. she got really mad and started yelling at them it was something really sad up to now i cant really sleep much just thinking what if i would of left my house earlier i would of seen and been able to help more… i did see one of his nieces walking there and i pulled over and gave her my condolences… i just wished i could of done more for him… it was sad bcuz when i got in my car to leave my son said mommy is the man dead… or is he okay… this really touched my Heart not knowing him and seeing him hurt me so much…

      • mommy of 3, I am the niece whom you spoke to on the side of the road. I just wanted to thank you so much for your kind words, it really did mean a lot. This has been so overwhelmingly hard on my family. My Uncle Glenn was the best man I have ever known. He helped to raise this somewhat fatherless women and 3 siblings. He was always there to help out any person he came across that was in need of help. ANYONE!!!! He really was a professional friend by just simply existing. The world has lost an awesome man and heaven gained the best guardian angel ever.

        • To Whom it may Concern, IF this is Edie Fischer, our friend from Lancaster, CA, we are very sorry for you loss.We also give our condolences to all! Lucy & George Ehasz

  37. The drunk never dies this pos will walk with little more than a fine wish he had been the one that past away world be better off.

    RIP Glen and my heart goes out to the family a true loss.

  38. Really !!!! Drunk drivers suck so bad throw the book At them . I’m so sorry for the guy on the bike and his family .

    • There is no excuse for drinking and driving! The man that caused it needs to have done what he did to that poor man on the harley!!!!!! R.I.P.

  39. The article says it all. I am speechless but not shocked. RIP Glenn. I also came upon the accident.

  40. I was there i did not c when the accident happen but the owner of the truck was just coming out of his vehicle… i called it in… the poor man in the bike did have a pulse when he was there.. but ambulance and cops didnt get there till like 15 after they were called

    • my husband got killed on ave k and 2oth st west in october of 2013,,,,,,,a punk came accross a double yellow line in front of husband….he was broken from head to toe,he lived less than a month……. he should have been airlifted to panarama city,they took him to a.v. he dies a week later,,,,,,,, the person who hit him was young guy,no insurance etc,…… he left and they cant find him……. thats bs. sorry for your loss,i know the pain u feel….. so sorry……..R.I.P GLEN….. my husband was 60…….theifs went into his property and slote everything from 2 houses he has…vehicles,boats fishing stuff .harley….big yellow cheve,and on and on.they went in and homsteaded his places and tore them to hell and stole everything u can think of.i hope GOD gets then 10 fold…….. payback is a bitch when u die for those type of skum.