Motorcyclist Killed, 1 Injured in Huntington Beach Accident on Beach Boulevard near Adams Avenue
Huntington Beach, California (September 23, 2021) – A motorcyclist was killed in a collision in Huntington Beach on Wednesday afternoon, according to the authorities.
The deadly accident happened at around 4:22 p.m. September 22, on Beach Boulevard near Adams Avenue.
As per the police report, the motorcyclist was heading north on Beach Boulevard when it crashed into an SUV traveling southbound and was making a left turn into a shopping center.
The emergency crews responded to the scene and pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene.
The SUV overturned after the collision, the police said.
The driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries.
The names of the victims were not disclosed.
Additional information about the incident was not provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
Tips for Safe Riding of Motorcycles
- Ensure you are properly licensed before riding a motorcycle.
- Practice how to operate a motorcycle properly.
- Wear the proper protection.
- Ride responsibly.