Fatal accident on the 405/Westminster this morning

[Jotaro]

RIP, Mission Viejo resident.

WESTMINSTER - A 49-year-old motorcyclist involved in a crash that has blocked lanes on both the north and southbound lanes of the 405 freeway has died, authorities said.

Paramedics reported to the crash, just south of the Goldenwest Street exit, but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The carpool and far-left lane of the northbound side of the freeway were closed for more than two hours, backing up traffic for miles, said CHP officer Denise Quesada.

The carpool lane on the southbound side of the freeway was also shut down.

CHP officers responded to the area after a motorcyclist, riding a white Suzuki sport bike, was reported to have hit the center divider at 8:14 a.m., Quesada said.

A white Volvo with visible damage was reported to have been involved in the crash as well.

"Whether or not he was swerving to avoid something, or another vehicle is involved, that's unknown at this time," she said.

Details on how the crash occurred were not immediately known, but the driver of the Volvo is believed to have changed lanes into the carpool lane shortly before the crash occurred, said CHP officer Gabe Montoya.

The motorcyclist's identity was not immediately known. He was described only as a Mission Viejo resident.

Lanes were opened at about 10:50 a.m., Montoya said.

Contact the writer: shernandez@ocregister.com or 949-454-7361

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[Markbone]

"Whether or not he was swerving to avoid something, or another vehicle is involved, that's unknown at this time," she said.

Details on how the crash occurred were not immediately known, but the driver of the Volvo is believed to have changed lanes into the carpool lane shortly before the crash occurred, said CHP officer Gabe Montoya.


^this makes me think he was an unlucky rider who happened to get stuck between the concrete and the volvo..


very sad RIP...

[zman]

damm i hate reading stuff like this

RIP

[KTK]

that picture is really sad. RIP man.

[Nemesis]

Damn that sucks!

I was in that traffic too! It was insane.

[FightingChance]

Dollars to donuts says a car jumped into the carpool lane. It's funny how people, knowing it's illegal, do this by darting around, as if the half second they saved instead of merging safely will shield them from a policeman's eyes.

[MOOCHER]

Wow RIP make me sad to read =(

[SatansSquirrel]

I cant tell you how many times every day people jump the DY in/out the carpool lane. Never once seen a CHP out there writing tix for it either. Its a free for all these days.

[Nemesis]

Especially on the 405 in and abouts that area.

[FightingChance]

I cant tell you how many times every day people jump the DY in/out the carpool lane. Never once seen a CHP out there writing tix for it either. Its a free for all these days.

When I commute on the bike I spy the number of occupants in the cars and trucks in the carpool lane. Every third auto has one person in it.

[Asian Dave]

RIP. I used to commute on that section of the freeway.

[SatansSquirrel]

I just wrote a letter to CHP just now. Every time I read one of these it pisses the hell out of me.

[FightingChance]

I just wrote a letter to CHP just now. Every time I read one of these it pisses the hell out of me.

You'd think they'd be all about writing high dollar tickets all day.

[SatansSquirrel]

You'd think they'd be all about writing high dollar tickets all day.

That was one of my points. If I had a dollar for every time I witnessed the DY violation alone (forgetting single occupant CP violators)... I would be rich.

[Nixinus]

This is very sad to hear. RIP.

Drivers who jump the DY scare the heck out of me. They are more dangerous than speeders and should be ticketed as such. But I dont think the driver jumped the DY in this case, at least the pictures before the bike show a broken white line (for entering). Either case, its very sad when I hear about the loss of a fellow rider.

[Research Monkey]

RIP to the fallen rider. I've commuted on that portion of the 405 for almost 10 years. Everytime I get the itch to get another street bike I end up reading one of these and it completely turns me off to the idea.

[MojoNoGo]

Everytime I get the itch to get another street bike I end up reading one of these and it completely turns me off to the idea.

Werd. This is very sad to read. :(



Please be safe.

[Gman]

RIP. Prayers to his family and friends.

[apessino]

That picture is heartbreaking. :( RIP

[Twisty McBitch]

I cant tell you how many times every day people jump the DY in/out the carpool lane. Never once seen a CHP out there writing tix for it either. Its a free for all these days.

DAMN SKIPPY !!! ...sad to see ...RIP

[zman]

The driver DIDNT jump the double yellows

this is from another board


I saw a really bad motorcycle crash on the 405 north (just north of beach blvd) around 8:15am.

I heard a big crash (a car pulled inot the carpool lane and he hit the back of the car and the guy then hit the center divider) and then the guy landed about 15 feet back to the side of my car.

I saw a guy down and a GXSR1000 with the front end ripped off and broken frame (broken in 2 pieces)

Oddly enough it was in the section where you could legaly merge.

The Volvo stopped and she was there the entire time. Man, what a thing to have to live with.

A couple of guys with sportbikes stopped also.

I don't know how they got on their bikes and road to work after seeing that...

I stopped and was there for a good 25 minutes. The guy never did regain conciousness and had a very weak pulse when the chp asked me to move my car and I left.

It didn't look good. If you are the praying type, please say a prayer for this guy and his family.

What a sh$%tty way to start the day. Be safe out there people.

Sad deal all the way around. I feel for both families

[SatansSquirrel]

RIP, rider. :(

[nucking_futs]

Wow, very sad. RIP and Godspeed to the rider.

I travel the 405 every morning, it mustve happened after I came through this area.

Lots of bikes crashing on the freeways lately.

[cookiebug79]

RIP Very sad :(

[whizbop]

RIP dude.

09-07935-MU Raymond MC QUEEN Male 49 Years Mission Viejo, CA 09/30/2009 at 08:39 hours Freeway, Westminster
Investigating Agency aaCalifornia Highway Patrol/Westminster
Injury Date 09/30/2009 at 08:12 hours
Injury Location Northbound I-405 Freeway, south of Goldenwest Street, Westminster
Injury Description The decedent was involved in a motorcycle versus auto traffic accident.

[Nemesis]

So, it was a domino effect type accident?

WTF?!!! This guy should be a witness cuz they're making out like it was a single non-fault accident.

[RayPDA]

RIP/Godspeed to the fallen rider

My sister texted me to be careful yesterday morning, after she passed by the scene

:(

[Nemesis]

I had forwarded this to my co-workers yesterday and just found out this morning that the rider was one of my co-worker's neighbor.

The guy's name is Ray (last name withheld), and leaves 5 kids and his wife. My co-worker was talking to them last night and the family was devastated because the father was such a safe rider. Always advocating safety first and to push on the track, not on the streets. He's been riding all his life (he tracks, dirts, and streets).

[dmanotas74]

A Great friend that will never be forgotten. Rest in Eternal Peace "Rasta Ray", you will always be remembered.:rip
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/tiger1986/DSCF0254.jpg

[zman]

A Great friend that will never be forgotten. Rest in Eternal Peace "Rasta Ray", you will always be remembered.:rip
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/tiger1986/DSCF0254.jpg

Damm dude it was your buddy ??

Im real sorry

[Jeremy]

rip...

oh no it was the black dude with the huge dreads!?!?!?!??!?!! that guy was always in Mission, and was an awesome guy!

[dmanotas74]

rip...

oh no it was the black dude with the huge dreads!?!?!?!??!?!! that guy was always in Mission, and was an awesome guy!

Yup....very good friend with Kevin and Ryan too.

[Indetrucks]

RIP to the fallen rider. I've commuted on that portion of the 405 for almost 10 years. Everytime I get the itch to get another street bike I end up reading one of these and it completely turns me off to the idea.

+1

I like the fact that I've crashed at over 100 mph and nothing happened.

Viva la track!!!

[Canyonball]

Unfortunately I witnessed this, as well as that Harley not too long ago. I was no more than 7 ft. away from the body as Police were lifting up a white sheet to inspect the body. Traffic was going like 2mph and I was in the Carpool. Came up on the bike and my stomach sank. Then 40ft or so later came up on the CHP/body/white sheet. I didn't even look under the sheet.

These threads suck IMO (no offense to you Taza). It's bad enough hearing shit on the (bad) News. Yeah, I don't have to read or watch...:2fingercouch:noteeth

[zman]

You know you dont have to click on the Post right ??

[Asian Dave]

+1

I like the fact that I've crashed at over 100 mph and nothing happened.

Viva la track!!!

Bad bp.

[Canyonball]

You know you dont have to click on the Post right ??

Yeah! Hence my last sentence saying ,'yeah I don't have to read (the thread) or watch (the News).' :2fingercouch:noteeth

edit: I was just strangely drawn to the info because I literally witnessed this. lol

[cookiebug79]

Funeral information:
http://obit.oconnormortuary.com/obitdisplay.html?id=712642&clientid=oconnormortuary

Visitation on Thursday and Memorial Service on Friday.

[homer]

dang rip, be careful out there everybody

[PIKEY]

dang rip, be careful out there everybody

It really couldn't of happened to a nicer guy, so soft spoken with a smile always on his face, such a shame. My best wishes to his wife and little ones.

[Sal-5]

RIP/Godspeed to the fallen rider
My best wishes to his family..........