DUI Crash Kills Motorcyclist; Mission Viejo Woman Arrested

MISSION VIEJO, CA — A 32-year-old Mission Viejo man was killed in a possible DUI crash between a Ford Explorer and a motorcycle Tuesday, June 24, the Orange County Sheriff's Department reported.

The crash happened at around 8:22 p.m. near the intersection of Trabuco Road and Via Victoria in Mission Viejo.

Upon arrival, officers found motorcyclist Anthony Balsamo, of Mission Viejo, suffering from injuries. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

The driver of the Ford Explorer, identified as Deborah Webb, 62, of Mission Viejo, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Anyone with information about the case was urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team at (949) 425-1860 or anonymous tips can be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) TIP-OCCS or www.ocsheriff.gov/occrimestoppers.