Irvine, California — On August 25, a tragic motorcycle crash occurred on the northbound 5 Freeway in Irvine, resulting in the deaths of two motorcyclists, according to local authorities.
The accident took place shortly after midnight near Culver Drive. Preliminary reports indicate that the motorcyclists were part of a large group traveling together during the collision. Following the incident, all northbound lanes of the freeway were closed for approximately four hours before being reopened.
As emergency responders managed the scene, a separate incident unfolded when a driver rear-ended a California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle. It remains unclear whether this collision resulted in any injuries or arrests.
Eyewitness News captured footage showing a person being detained after allegedly failing a DUI test. The video also displays the CHP vehicle with noticeable damage.
Both the original crash and the rear-end collision are under investigation. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances of the crashes or any potential charges.
