On Saturday, October 17th, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified the biker killed in a traffic accident in Fountain Valley, California. 47-year-old Leandro Orrigo of Huntington Beach died from injuries sustained in the occurrence.
Facts from the car accident report placed the collision time around 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, October 11th. The events leading to the crash are not immediately available at this time, but the coroner’s office said paramedics rushed the victim to UC Irvine Medical Center.
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Orrigo passed away while undergoing treatment at 12:32 p.m. There is no additional information on the accident.
Auto-motorcycle collisions are not uncommon on California’s roadways, with over 800,000 registered motorcycle riders. Operating the two-wheeled drive takes a different skill than driving a car, but the same road rules apply.
A combination of consistent education, regard for traffic rules and regulations, and basic common sense go a long way in preventing crashes and fatalities. It is also vital for motorcycle riders to follow safety tips released by law enforcement and traffic agencies from time to time.
Wear a safety helmet approved by the United States Department of Transportation and safety apparel. The latter consists of long-sleeve leather jackets or reflective material, ankle-length boots, full-fingered gloves, and long pants.
Ride defensively and avoid vehicle blind spots, don’t drink and operate a motorcycle, and keep adequate space for lane splitting. Before and after riding, maintain the motorcycle parts, and keep riding skills honed.
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