Helmeted Motorcyclist Survives Crash

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving Wednesday after he rammed into a car stopped for a red light and was hurled about 35 feet, police said Thursday.

Investigators said Mark Alliman of Cypress was lucky not to have suffered serious injuries. His head slammed into a car after he was thrown from the motorcycle but he was wearing a helmet.

“If you don’t believe in the helmet law, this accident would change your mind,” Sgt. Larry Jordan said. “Helmets do save lives.”

The accident occurred on Ball Road near Valley View Street about 7:50 p.m. Alliman was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange where he was treated for minor injuries, Jordan said.