Chanel Garcia Suffers Serious Injuries in Huntington Beach Motorcycle Accident on Beach Boulevard
Motorcyclist Chanel Garcia Hospitalized after Huntington Beach Motorcycle Accident on Beach Boulevard
Huntington Beach, California (June 2, 2021) – Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who sustained serious injuries following an alleged DUI traffic collision on Memorial Day in Huntington Beach as Chanel Garcia.
The major injury crash happened on Beach Boulevard near Slater Avenue at approximately 7:30 p.m.
As per the report, a large truck operated by 26-year-old Christopher Johnstone rear-ended a motorcycle that was stopping at a red light on May 31.
Due to the impact, the motorcycle was trapped under the large automobile.
Chanel Garcia Major Injury Crash
The motorcyclist, Garcia, was hospitalized with critical injuries after the collision.
The crash resulted in the closure of a section of Beach Boulevard on the southbound side between Slater Avenue and Newman Avenue for several hours.
Johnstone, a Costa Mesa resident, was later arrested and charged with driving under the influence, causing bodily injury and possession of a controlled narcotic substance.
The Huntington Beach Police Department is still investigating the cause of the accident.
An Overview of Motorcycle Accident Statistics in California
- More than 500 motorcyclists died, and more than 15,500 were injured in 2017 in California.
- About 80% of all annual motorcycle accidents result in injuries or death.
- California has over 800,000 registered motorcycles, the largest in the nation.
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.
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