Huntington Beach Man Killed in Orange Motorcycle Accident at The City Drive and 5 Freeway
Orange, California (September 22, 2021) – A motorcyclist was killed in a collision involving a suspected drunk driver in Orange on Tuesday night, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The fatal collision happened at about 10:15 p.m. September 1, in the area of The City Drive and the 5 Freeway off-ramp.
The Huntington man was riding a motorcycle when he allegedly ran a red light and crashed into the right rear passenger side of an SUV driven by 50-year-old Eric Granit.
The unidentified rider was killed in the accident.
Granit was suspected of driving under the influence and was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
More details about the accident were not provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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.