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Local Government
A devastating traffic accident occurred late Saturday night, leading to the death of a motorcyclist when a Harley Davidson struck a recreational trailer near the intersection of N. Euclid St. and W. Bastanchury Rd.
Emergency services arrived at the scene around midnight, finding the motorcyclist, an adult male, severely injured and lying beside a heavily damaged 1993 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Despite the Fullerton Fire Department’s attempts to assist, the individual was declared dead on-site.
Initial investigations indicate that the situation began when a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, towing a 1996 Prowler recreational trailer, suffered a mechanical issue while heading east on W. Bastanchury Rd. The vehicle halted in the center median, and an attempt to reverse the Tahoe by another adult male caused the trailer to jackknife, encroaching into the westbound traffic lanes.
The motorcyclist, traveling west from N. Euclid St., collided with the trailer that obstructed the road. Both the female driver of the Tahoe and the male who attempted to reverse the vehicle were arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. Investigators have yet to determine whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the motorcyclist’s actions.
Authorities are in the process of identifying the deceased rider, with expected updates from the Orange County Coroner’s Office.
Fullerton Police are encouraging anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward. Witnesses can contact Traffic Accident Investigator Manes at (714) 738-6815 or email at [email protected]. Those wishing to remain anonymous can reach out to the Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1(855) TIP-OCCS or visit occrimestoppers.org.
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Maryland State Police Probe Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Cecil County
(ELKTON, MD) – The Maryland State Police are actively investigating a deadly motorcycle accident that took place on Monday afternoon in Cecil County.
The deceased has been identified as Velmer Huff Jr., 63, from Elk Mills, Maryland. He was declared dead by medical staff at Christiana Hospital.
On May 12, 2025, around 2:40 p.m., troopers from the North East Barrack responded to the intersection of Blue Ball Road and Dogwood Road in Elkton, where a collision occurred between a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Chrysler van. Huff was riding the motorcycle, while his passenger, Tara Hammond, 43, of North East, Maryland, was transported via ambulance to Christiana Hospital for injury treatment.
According to initial investigations, the Chrysler, operated by Ethel Smith, 73, was traveling westbound on Dogwood Road when it collided with the motorcycle, which was heading north on Blue Ball Road.
The Maryland State Police Crash Team is on site to aid in the investigation. Charges will follow based on the investigation’s findings and discussions with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Cecil County.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Local Government
A devastating motorcycle collision occurred on Saturday night, claiming the life of an adult male rider. The incident transpired around 10:03 PM on March 15, 2025, close to the intersection of N. Euclid St. and W. Valencia Mesa Dr.
According to the Fullerton Police Department, officers found the victim alongside a gray Harley Davidson motorcycle in the northbound lanes of N. Euclid St. Despite the prompt response from the Fullerton Fire Department, the motorcyclist was declared dead at the scene.
Initial investigations indicate that the rider was speeding in the number two lane when he lost control and struck the east curb of Euclid St., just north of W. Valencia Mesa Dr. The details surrounding the accident are still under investigation, and authorities have stated that it remains unclear if drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
The identity of the deceased will be withheld pending notification of family members and will be disclosed by the Orange County Coroner’s Office.
The Fullerton Police Department is requesting any witnesses to the incident to come forward. Those with pertinent information are encouraged to reach out to Traffic Accident Investigator Manes at (714) 738-6815 or via email at [email protected]. For anonymous tips, individuals can contact the Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS or visit their website at occrimestoppers.org.
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Authorities Look into Deadly Collision on Godwin Blvd
Published 2:10 pm Friday, January 31, 2025
All lanes of Route 10 at 4120 Godwin Boulevard have reopened. Official identification has been confirmed, and next of kin has been notified. The deceased motorcyclist has been identified as 30-year-old Wyatt Austin Brill, residing in the 200 block of Bedford Place, Suffolk, Virginia.
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, at around 6:30 PM, a Virginia State trooper tried to pull over a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle for speeding—traveling at 100 mph in a 55 mph zone—on Route 10 near Five Mile Road, in Suffolk.
The rider, who remains unidentified, did not stop, initiating a police pursuit. The motorcyclist fled eastbound on Route 10 at a high speed, overtaking vehicles over a double solid line. At 6:33 PM, the trooper lost sight of the motorcycle near Kings Fork Road and ceased the pursuit.
At approximately 6:46 PM, the driver of a 2018 Ford Explorer contacted authorities, stating she was driving westbound on Route 10 when she noticed a motorcycle in her lane attempting to evade police. The motorcycle sideswiped her vehicle on Godwin Boulevard, east of Harrell Drive, and continued down Route 10. The investigating trooper, along with the Suffolk Police Department, searched the area for the fleeing motorist and treated the incident as a hit and run. The driver of the Ford Explorer sustained no injuries.
On January 31, 2025, at approximately 12:42 PM, Suffolk PD informed state police that a body matching the description of the motorcyclist had been discovered at 4120 Godwin Boulevard. The unidentified body was located roughly 25 feet from the roadway, down a 40-foot ravine covered in brush.
Currently, state troopers remain on scene conducting investigations. Efforts are underway to recover both the motorcycle and the body from the ravine while identifying the deceased and notifying the appropriate parties. A further update will be released as more information becomes available.
Major crash investigators are looking for information about a tragic incident that took place in Thornlie on Saturday December 7.
Shortly before 8:50 pm, a crash involving a Harley Davidson motorcycle occurred on Spencer Road near Kenmare Avenue, leading to the death of the 60-year-old male rider.
This accident was sadly one of seven road fatalities recorded that weekend, increasing the total number of road deaths in WA this year to 173, marking the highest toll since 2016.
Witnesses who saw the Harley Davidson being operated before the crash or anyone with relevant information is strongly encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestopperswa.com.au.
If you or someone you know has been impacted by a road accident, police are suggesting you reach out to Road Trauma Support WA at 1300 004 814.
November 16, 2024
A devastating motorcycle incident resulted in the death of a 64-year-old man from Altus on Saturday. The catastrophic collision took place around 4:35 PM on US-62, near the 55-mile marker, approximately five miles west of Snyder in Kiowa County.
The accident involved a 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by Roger D. Hendrix. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Hendrix was heading west on US-62 when he lost control of the motorcycle, veering off the road to the left for an unknown distance. In attempting to regain control, the motorcycle came back onto the westbound lanes but ultimately tipped over, sliding along the pavement before again leaving the roadway and coming to a halt on the left side of US-62.
Emergency services pronounced Hendrix dead at the scene due to severe injuries. His remains were taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Oklahoma City.
The state of the other driver involved and the exact circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation.
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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Snyder
November 16, 2024 A devastating motorcycle incident resulted in the death of a 64-year-old man from Altus on Saturday. The catastrophic collision took place around 4:35 PM on US-62, near the 55-mile marker, approximately five miles west of Snyder.
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