INDUSTRY — A Whittier man died early Saturday in a motorcycle crash on the 605 Freeway, authorities said.

Robert Garcia Sr., 48, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 1:58 a.m. crash on the northbound 605 Freeway, just south of Rose Hills Road, California Highway Patrol Officer G. Chavez said in a written statement.

Garcia was riding a 2009 Suzuki GSX-R when, for reasons that remained under investigation, he lost control of his motorcycle and was thrown into the carpool lane, the officer said.

Garcia came to rest directly in the path of a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche being driven by a 65-year-old Diamond Bar man who was unable to avoid hitting him, officials said.

The driver of the Chevrolet pulled over and waited for CHP officials to arrive, Chavez said.

Any witnesses to the crash are asked to contact the Santa Fe Springs office of the CHP at 562-868-0503.