Motorcyclists Gilbert Banuelos, 24, and Andre Dang, 27, killed in head-on collision on Ortega Highway near Lake Elsinore, California
2 Orange County motorcyclists killed in head-on crash; Ortega Highway shut down
The names and ages of the people killed have not been released, but Lassig said the man heading east was a La Habra resident on a Yamaha sportsbike, and the man heading west was a Buena Park resident on a BMW sportsbike.
2 Orange County motorcyclists killed in head-on Ortega Highway crash are identified
Banuelos, heading east on a Yamaha sports bike, was traveling at an unsafe speed as he approached a curve, California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Lassig said. He crossed the double-yellow line and collided with Dang, who had been headed west on a BMW sports bike, Lassig said.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
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