Driver sought in deadly hit-and-run involving motorcyclist on Orange County freeway

The California Highway Patrol is turning to the public for help in identifying the driver of a pickup truck involved in a fatal collision with a motorcyclist in August.

The hit-and-run occurred on the westbound span of the 91 Freeway near Gypsum Canyon Road in Yorba Linda on Aug. 30 around 11 p.m., the CHP said in a statement issued Wednesday.

Responding officers from the Santa Ana station arrived on scene and located the deceased man lying in the No. 2 lane of the freeway next to his blue and green Kawasaki Ninja 500 motorcycle, which had sustained major damage.

“Investigators believe that a white Chevrolet Silverado may have been involved in the crash before fleeing the scene in a westbound direction,” officials said. “It is believed the Chevrolet sustained moderate damage to the right-front portion of the vehicle.”

The damage, CHP stated, included but was not limited to “substantial” dents and damage to the right front door, damage to the passenger side mirror, dents to the right front quarter panel as well as damage to the right front headlamp.

Photos of the suspect vehicle were released by authorities that show the two-door white pickup truck on top of the mangled motorcycle in the moments right after the crash.

It is not known if impairment played a role in the fatal hit-and-run, police said.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information surrounding the crash is asked CHP Investigator C. Averill by calling 714-338-5500. Tips can also be submitted by emailing CHP675Tips@chp.ca.gov

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