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Two Men Killed in California Motorcycle Accident

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:54:14 GMT

A motorcycle accident in Montebello, claimed the lives of two men today, according to police.

The accident happened on Montebello Boulevard and Paramount Boulevard just after 9 p.m. last night, said the Montebello Police Department.

Both men were dead at the scene, according to police.

Prior to the crash, a motorist called 911 to report she was being followed by two men traveling on a motorcycle. Police are uncertain if she was being followed or why but a California Highway Patrol Officer in the area spotted a motorcycle that looked to be following a vehicle near Montebello Town Center.

Apparently the driver of the motorcycle saw the officer, sped up and the struck a curb and tree, killing himself and his passenger.

The female motorist who originally called 911 was not at the scene when police arrived.

For more information on this subject, please vist our section on Car & Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

California Motorcylist Killed in Accident

Christina Cole — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:47:27 GMT

A 65-year-old California man lost his life this morning in a fatal motorcycle accident near the Mt. Rushmore monument after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed head-on into an oncoming motorhome.

The accident happened at 10:25 a.m. on Highway 244, just three miles west of Mt. Rushmore, said South Dakota Highway Patrol.

Apparently, the motorcyclist failed to slow down for a curve and traveled into oncoming traffic, crashing a Texas man's motorhome. The motorcyclist had his helmet on but he died from fatal injuries sustained in the crash.

The victims name is being withheld pending family notification.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole

Motorcyclist Killed in Motorcyle Accident

Christina Cole — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 05:27:23 GMT

A motorcyclist was killed in a motorcycle accident, on Thursday, in Eldorado County after attempting to pass other vehicles on a curve, causing him to crash head-on with a Ford van. The motorcycle was split in two on impact. The Ford driver was not injured.

Witnesses say, the man, 35, was traveling on his 1994 Suzuki motorcycle southbound and driving recklessly, speeding and doing stunts, said California Highway Patrol. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Cause of death, blunt trauma to the head. Prior to the accident, he was doing wheel stands and burning his bike tires.

CHP is waiting on toxicology reports to determine if alcohol or drugs were involved in the crash.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole

Two Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Christina Cole — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:31:47 GMT

Tuesday, authorities identified the couple that was killed in a motorcycle accident that happened this past weekend in Carpinteria, California.

The motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which happened Sunday at 1pm, said California Highway Patrol. The driver's wife died an hour later at the hospital.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Presently, all that is clear is the motorcyclists drifted out of the lane they were traveling in and crashed with an oncoming car. The driver failed to negotiate the right curve in the road.

The passenger and driver of the car involved in the crash, suffered minor injuries.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole

Motorcyclist Dies At The 'Orange Crush'

Christina Cole — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:05:27 GMT

A motorcyclist died in an accident at the 'Orange Crush," according to the California Highway Patrol.

The accident was reported at 10:06 a.m. Saturday on the transition road from the southbound Orange Freeway to the westbound Garden Grove Freeway.

Samuel Vidana, 27, of Pomona died in the crash.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole

Elderly Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Christina Cole — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 14:22:44 GMT

An elderly man died early evening on Wednesday after his motorcycle crashed.

The cause of the accident was not known that evening but it now appears the driver either straightened out or lost control of his motorcycle on a curve. The driver and Harley-Davidson bike, skid 75 to 100 feet on the highway.

Alcohol was not involved according to the California Highway Patrol and the driver did have a helmet. CHP is still investigating.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole

Bo Derek's Brother Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Christina Cole — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 22:06:55 GMT

Actress Bo Derek is devastated over a motorcycle accident that claimed the life of her brother wile he was on his way to visit her at her home.

Collin Johnson, 47, lost control of his motorcycle on a Los Angeles freeway on November 22nd, just after 6pm. While lying helpless on the highway, Collins was struck and pinned underneath an oncoming car. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner, Collins suffered several traumatic injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Collins was en route to a Thanksgiving celebration with Derek and her boyfriend, former Sex and the City star John Corbett.
Derek, 50, remains in seclusion, but a longtime family friend tells The National Enquirer, "Bo is devastated. Collin was more than a brother to her. He was her best friend and her anchor. Her heart is shattered."

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Christina Cole