Anthony Boyd Jr. Killed after Motorcycle Rear-Ends Party Bus on 91 Freeway in Cerritos
Anthony Boyd Jr. ID’d as Motorcyclist Killed in Cerritos Crash on 91 Freeway near Shoemaker Avenue
Cerritos, California (May 30, 2021) – Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a party bus early Sunday morning in Cerritos as Anthony Tyrone Boyd Jr., 37, of Long Beach.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the tragic wreck happened at around 2:35 a.m. on the westbound side of 91 Freeway, just west of Shoemaker Avenue.
CHP said Boyd Jr. was riding a 2008 Yamaha R6 westbound in the carpool lane of the 91 Freeway at a speed over 80 mph when, for an unknown reason, he veered to the right into the no. 2 lane and rear-ended a 2013 Ford that was going at approximately 50 mph, driven by Padashi Cyrus, 61, of Arcadia.
Deadly Motorcycle Accident in Cerritos
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and found Boyd Jr. lying down in the carpool lane as a result of the crash. He was declared deceased at the scene.
It was not immediately clear if Cyrus was hurt in the crash.
No one has been arrested following the collision. It is undetermined if speed played a role in the accident, the CHP said.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact CHP- Santa Fe Springs at 562-868-0503.
Motorcyclist Safety
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.
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