A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving three other vehicles in Santa Ana on Friday night, Jan. 24, the California Highway Patrol said.

Around 11:40 p.m., CHP officers received a call about a solo vehicle crash on the southbound 55 Freeway near Edinger Avenue. A Honda sedan had crashed into a median, Sgt. Sergio Rivera said.

While en route, a second crash occurred behind the initial crash involving three vehicles – a BMW sedan, a Volkswagen sedan and Tesla – and a motorcyclist. Shortly after the crash, the Tesla and Volkswagen erupted into flames.

Firefighters worked to extinguish flames that engulfed the two cars. No on in the vehicles was significantly injured.(Photo by OC Hawk)

Rivera said one driver sustained minor injuries. The motorcyclist, whose name has not been released, but he is believed to be in his 30s and from Westminster, was declared dead at the scene.

Kevin Nguyen, the driver of the Tesla, told OC Hawk, an independent news agency, that the BMW in front of him suddenly slammed on the brakes. Nguyen said he was able to stop, but was then hit from behind and collided with a vehicle.

Authorities do not believe drugs or alcohol were involved. The CHP is investigating the crash and no further details were available.

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