Motorcyclist dies after slamming into vehicle trying to avoid jaywalking pedestrian in Stanton

Orange County sheriff’s officials asked Sunday for the public’s help identifying a pedestrian who allegedly jaywalked across a major street in Stanton, leading to the death of a motorcyclist, authorities said.

About 10 a.m. Sunday, July 19, the pedestrian crossed the northbound side of Beach Boulevard near Katella Avenue, causing oncoming vehicles to brake abruptly, deputies said.

As a result, the motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, slammed into the back of a vehicle that swerved to avoid the pedestrian. The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his identity was withheld pending notification of his relatives, deputies said.

The pedestrian was not found when deputies arrived at the scene, but they were searching for him because of his involvement, deputies said.

The man was described as having a thin build with black hair and scruffy facial hair. He was believed to be 30- to 35-years-old and was seen wearing a white shirt and black pants, officials said.

Further information about the motorcyclist was not immediately available.

No other injuries were reported.

Anyone with information about the crash was asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 714-647-7000.