Fullerton Police Officers responded to the intersection of W. Orangethorpe Ave. and S. Basque Ave. regarding a collision involving an electric motorcycle and a vehicle on July 13, 2026, at approximately 9:09 pm. Upon arrival, Officers located a black 2013 Chevrolet Suburban and an electric motorcycle in the roadway.
The preliminary investigation indicates a black 2013 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling westbound on W. Orangethorpe Ave. and began making a left turn onto S. Basque Ave. on a green light. At the same time, an electric motorcycle was traveling eastbound on W. Orangethorpe Ave. in the bike lane, also with a green light, when it collided with the Chevrolet Suburban.
The Fullerton Fire Department responded and transported the rider of the electric motorcycle, an adult male, to a local hospital with serious injuries. The Chevrolet Suburban was occupied by three individuals, all of whom were treated for minor injuries at an area hospital.
At this time, drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor for the driver of the Chevrolet Suburban. It is currently unknown whether drugs or alcohol were a factor for the rider of the electric motorcycle. The collision remains under investigation, and the exact cause has not yet been determined.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information is encouraged to contact Accident Investigator J. Munoz at (714) 738-6812 ormailto:jmunoz@fullertonpd.org
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Thank you for reporting on this. Traffic violence is a horrific tragedy and I wish all victims a full and speedy recovery.
An important distinction: an electric motorcycle is NOT a bicycle and it is not an ebike. It is an entity unto itself. Most electric motorcycles are not street-legal unless their owners have DMV licensure and have met all other legal requirements.
It’s hard to tell what FPD is referring to. Do they mean it was an actual motorcycle? If so not seeing the relevance of it being an electric motorcycle. It’s a motorcycle. Or do they mean an e-bike. Or do they mean a modified or off-road-only e-bike ridden on the roadway.
Many decades ago, an insurance agent told me that if you ride a motorcycle, it’s not a question of IF you’re going to have an accident, only when, and how bad it will be. Hence the sky high insurance rates.
This was reinforced when a retired CHP officer swore to me that “No intelligent life-form would ride around on two wheels.”
“Hence the sky high insurance rates.”
For whom? Riders? I pay about $100 a year for motorcycle insurance.
” IF you’re going to have an accident, only when, and how bad it will be.”
People say that, I guess. Take a motorcycle safety class, wear your gear every time, stay aware.
Two wheels down!
Maybe I should have added, “With a major carrier and full coverage.”
Don’t know who you’re using, but $100 seems way too low.
Even a car driver in South Fullerton with a old car, driving less than 5000 miles per year, and a perfect driving record pays around $1100/yr!! (…and that’s the average over four agencies.)
“Maybe I should have added, “With a major carrier and full coverage.”
Don’t know who you’re using, but $100 seems way too low.”
Geico is a major carrier, and it’s full coverage and it meets all lawful requirements.
I have a good driving record, but I imagine it’s cheap because the motorcycle and motorcyclist generally takes ALL the brunt of an accident, not the other vehicle. The cost of insurance is about paying to address damage done and the cost to litigate it if necessary. Well, the motorcycle doesn’t do the damage.
Meanwhile, any car can do a lot of damage to another car in an accident.