Beach Boulevard Crash Leaves Chanel Garcia In Critical Condition

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On May 31, 2021, an accident involving a DUI suspect seriously injured a motorcyclist in the City of Huntington Beach. Authorities identified the victim as 26-year-old Chanel Garcia.

As per the California Highway Patrol, officers have responded to this accident around 07:30 pm along Beach Boulevard adjacent to Slater Avenue.

According to investigations, a big vehicle struck Chanel Garcia’s motorbike on the boulevard when she was halted at a traffic signal. Consequently, Garcia experienced injuries before paramedics took her to an adjacent hospital for an immediate surgical procedure.

Later, the cops identified the motorist as Christopher Johnstone, a Costa Mesa resident aged 26 years. Subsequently, authorities apprehended Johnstone and charged him with controlled substance possession as well as a DUI offense that caused bodily injuries. 

Besides, Chanel Garcia’s loved ones have established a page on GoFundMe’s website to help cope with the victim’s medical expenses.