A man was killed in Chula Vista when his motorcycle struck a curve at high speed and then hit a metal pole, Chula Vista Police reported Friday.

The motorcyclist apparently lost control while speeding on eastbound L Street near Third Avenue around 6:50 p.m. Thursday. The motorcycle struck a curb and came to rest against a metal pole.

The rider died at the scene, police said. His name was not immediately available.

Police said neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to have been factors in the crash.

— City News Service

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.