Brea, CA: Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Orange Freeway
At Least 1 Killed in Brea Motorcycle Accident on Orange (57) Freeway at Imperial Highway
Brea, California (March 19, 2021) – A crash involving a motorcycle has claimed the life of at least one person Thursday evening in Brea, authorities said.
The deadly motorcycle accident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, in the southbound lane of Orange (57) Freeway at Imperial Highway.
Details on what led up to the collision were not immediately disclosed.
At least one person died in the crash. The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of family.
No one else was hurt in the accident.
A SigAlert was issued at around 6:40 p.m. for the closure of the carpool and Nos. 1 and 2 lanes. As of 7:37 p.m., all lanes were reopened.
The crash remains under investigation.
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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