In the early morning hours of March 22, 2024, a fatal accident occurred at the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Birch Street in Santa Ana, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist. The Santa Ana Police Department and the Orange County Fire Authority were alerted to the incident at approximately 6:10 a.m., following which emergency services promptly arrived at the scene.
The first responders found that a motorcycle and a vehicle had collided. Tragically, the collision claimed the life of the motorcyclist, an adult male, who was declared dead on the scene by the medical personnel. Initial reports indicate the motorcyclist was heading westbound on MacArthur Boulevard when the incident transpired with the vehicle that was attempting a left turn at the junction.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the deadly crash. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene, cooperating with the Santa Ana Police Department’s inquiry. As of now, it is unclear whether impairment due to drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident, and the investigation by the police is ongoing to ascertain the exact cause.
The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigations Unit (CIU) is leading the investigation. The Santa Ana Police Department urges anyone with information related to the crash to contact the department’s Traffic Division or Detective K. Briley for assistance with the ongoing inquiry. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
Source: New Santa Ana