Woman learning to ride motorcycle flies off parking garage to death, California cops say

A woman learning to ride a motorcycle from friends doing stunts died in a three-story plunge off a Southern California parking garage, authorities told news sources.

The woman’s motorcycle hit a low wall atop the Santa Clarita structure, throwing her off the building to her death Monday, Feb. 7, the Los Angeles Times reported. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.

The accident took place as other motorcyclists performed stunts and tricks atop the Westfield Town Center parking garage at night, KTLA reported.

“I know friends want to teach people, but if you’re that interested, take a professional course,” Sgt. Dave Shoemaker of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told the station.

Video from the scene shows numerous skid marks on the parking garage’s top floor.

The accident remains under investigation, sheriff’s officials told KTTV.

This story was originally published February 8, 2022 at 9:11 AM with the headline "Woman learning to ride motorcycle flies off parking garage to death, California cops say."