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NewsKTLA 5 — CaliforniaOctober 24, 2026Los Angeles County

Huntington Beach police investigate fatal collision involving motorcyclist and SUV

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Huntington Beach police are investigating a morning collision at Newland Street and Talbert Avenue that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old motorcyclist. The motorcyclist struck the rear of an SUV, and the driver of the SUV remained at the scene to cooperate with investigators.

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Why It Matters

A fatal traffic collision closed a city intersection and prompted a multi-agency accident investigation involving local law enforcement and witnesses.

Key Facts

  • A 33-year-old male motorcyclist from Westminster was killed in a crash in Huntington Beach on Oct. 21.
  • The collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. at the intersection of Newland Street and Talbert Avenue.
  • The motorcyclist struck the rear of a Volkswagen Tiguan SUV while traveling southbound on Newland Street.
  • The driver of the SUV, a 57-year-old man from Garden Grove, remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
  • Impairment did not appear to be a factor for the SUV driver, while it remains unknown whether impairment was a factor for the rider.
  • The Huntington Beach Police Department's Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team is leading the ongoing investigation.

Who's Mentioned

otherVolkswagen Tiguan SUV“Vehicle struck by the motorcycle”OrganizationMultidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team“HBPD team investigating the incident”locationHuntington Beach“Location of the crash”locationWestminster“Hometown of the motorcyclist”PersonVishal Rattanchandani“Investigator handling the case”locationGarden Grove“Hometown of the SUV driver”locationNewland Street“Intersection street where the crash occurred”locationTalbert Avenue“Intersection street where the crash occurred”