Police said the rider was pronounced dead at a hospital, and the SUV driver was not hurt in the collision.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - October 21, 2026
A 33-year-old motorcyclist from Westminster died after his motorcycle struck the back of an SUV in Huntington Beach, according to police. Officers were sent to a crash at Newland Street and Talbert Avenue around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The SUV driver, a 57-year-old Garden Grove man, was not injured.
Key Facts
- Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Location: Newland Street and Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, Orange County, CA
- Type of crash: Motorcycle collision with the rear of an SUV
- Vehicles involved: Red Kawasaki motorcycle; white Volkswagen Tiguan SUV
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (the motorcyclist); the SUV driver was not injured
- Responding agencies: Huntington Beach Police Department
- Reported by: Patch
Crash Overview
Police said the crash happened at about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at Newland Street and Talbert Avenue. According to investigators, the motorcyclist was heading south on Newland Street, north of Talbert Avenue, when his motorcycle hit the back of the Volkswagen.
Officers who reached the scene found the rider lying in the roadway. After being transported to a hospital, he was declared dead by medical staff. He had not been identified in the initial reports.
The SUV driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
- Motorcyclist: 33-year-old man from Westminster; died after being taken to a hospital.
- SUV driver: 57-year-old man from Garden Grove; not injured.
Investigation Status
Police said the SUV driver is not believed to have been impaired at the time of the crash. Police also said it is unknown whether impairment was a factor for the motorcyclist. The reports do not specify a cause or any allegations.