[05-21-2025] Orange County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Suspected DUI Wrong-Way Crash in Buena Park

[05-21-2025] Motorcyclist Killed in Suspected DUI Wrong-Way Crash in Buena ParkA motorcyclist was killed in a wrong-way crash involving a suspected DUI driver in Buena Park on Wednesday morning, May 21, 2025.

According to the Buena Park Police Department, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Valley View Street and Panama Drive around 3:40 a.m. in response to the reported crash.

Upon arrival, officers found the motorcyclist deceased at the scene. Authorities identified the other driver as a 25-year-old Seth M. of Huntington Beach. He was determined to be under the influence and was arrested at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

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