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HUNTINGTON BEACH (CNS) - A 22-year-old Huntington Beach man was in custody today on suspicion of causing the death of a passenger as he did ``dangerous'' stunts on his motorcycle.
John Murray III was booked on suspicion of murder Wednesday, according to Jennifer Carey, a spokeswoman for the city and police.
Murray is accused of killing 22-year-old Meghan Wautlet of Huntington Beach on Sept. 11. Murray has not yet been charged in the death.
Police said Murray was ``recklessly'' driving his motorcycle, speeding and ``performing dangerous stunts,'' causing the crash, Carey alleged.
Murray had been cited five times in the seven months leading up to the fatal crash for a variety of traffic-related violations such as speeding and reckless driving and including three collisions with the motorcycle, Carey said.
Murray was in custody in a hospital as of Thursday, Carey said.