Crime & Safety

Coroner Identifies Motorcyclist Who Struck Vehicle

Anthony Pantoja died a few days after hitting a parked car on the Balboa Peninsula.

A 22-year-old man was identified today as the motorcyclist who died as a result of crashing into a parked vehicle in Newport Beach, the Orange County coroner's office reported.

Anthony Pantoja, of Newport Beach, was pronounced dead at 9:40 a.m. Friday at Western Medical Center in Santa Ana, according to the coroners office. The accident took place about 6:52 p.m. Monday at 2611 Newport Blvd.

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