On Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 6:04 a.m., police officers responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Bristol Street and Hemlock Way involving a vehicle and a motorcycle, according to the SAPD.
Despite lifesaving measures by a civilian who administered CPR and Orange County Fire Authority first responders, the motorcyclist, a male adult, was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
Based on the preliminary investigation, the motorcycle was traveling northbound on Bristol St. when it collided with the vehicle making a left turn onto Hemlock Way.
The male driver of the vehicle stopped and cooperated with police investigation. At this time, alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor in the collision.
The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigations Unit (CIU) is investigating this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Corporal D. Carrillo at (714) 245-8208 or the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200.
