Huntington Beach Businessman Dies in Holiday Plane Crash

Huntington Beach businessman Brian D. Robertson was killed when the plane he was piloting went down near a Pennsylvania airport, according to a news report. Robertson, who was CEO of Seal Beach-based Amonix, a solar power systems manufacturer, was flying to Pennsylvania to visit family for the holidays.  The crash occurred just two miles from…

Long Beach Police Officer Injured in 91 Freeway Crash

A Long Beach motorcycle police officer was knocked off his motorcycle and injured after a Toyota Corolla crashed into him on the westbound 91 freeway, according to a news report. The California Highway Patrol said that the motorcycle officer was splitting lanes between the carpool lane and the fast lane on westbound 91 freeway when…

Five-Vehicle Chain Reaction Collision Snarls Traffic on 57 Freeway

A five-vehicle chain reaction collision on the southbound 57 freeway snarled traffic but no major injuries were reported, according to a news report. The California Highway Patrol reported that a BMW X5 started the chain reaction crash on the southbound 57 freeway just south of Orangewood Avenue when it rear-ended a Chrysler Sebring.  The impact…

Nevada City Man Killed in Fullerton SUV Crash

A 51-year-old Nevada City man was killed when his SUV crashed into a disabled truck on the 91 freeway, according to a news report. The California Highway Patrol reported that Jonathan Dowell died at the scene of the accident where his Toyota FJ Cruiser crashed into a commercial big-rig truck.  The truck had stopped on…

Man Killed in Lake Forest Bicycle Accident

A 47-year-old man riding his bicycle along a Lake Forest roadway was struck and killed by a white van, according to a news report. Orange County Sheriff’s Department officials said that the unidentified bicyclist was riding along Serrano Road near Ridge Route when he was struck by a white van.  The van left the scene…