Two-Vehicle Collision near Orange (57) Freeway Left 1 Fatality

FULLERTON, CA (August 18, 2022) – On Tuesday morning, a rider died in a motorcycle crash on Orangethorpe Avenue, authorities said.

According to the police, the incident happened around 11:40 a.m. in the 2200 block of East Orangethorpe Avenue, near Orange (57) Freeway.

Furthermore, investigators said a motorcyclist riding a 2004 Honda motorcycle rear-ended the passenger side of a pickup truck.

Eventually, medical responders arrived and transported the man to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Although, their identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.

Meanwhile, the 2022 Ford Maverick pickup driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.

Those with further information regarding the Orangethorpe Avenue motorcycle crash are encouraged to contact Fullerton Officials as soon as possible.

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