[07-04-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Vehicle in Florence

A motorcyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle in the Florence neighborhood of Los Angeles early Saturday morning, July 4, 2026. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to the incident at around 1:20 a.m. at...

[07-02-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Minivan in La Puente Intersection

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a minivan at an intersection in La Puente, Los Angeles County, on Thursday morning, July 2, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 5:45 a.m. at the intersection...

What Is The Most Common Type Of Motorcycle Accident?

Broadside crashes are the most common fatal-and-serious-injury motorcycle crash type reported in California. A broadside crash means one vehicle hits the side of another. Many left-turn motorcycle crashes create this same type of impact because the turning driver crosses the...

[06-19-2026] Madera County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Vehicle on SR-41

An 86-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle in Madera County on Friday evening, June 19, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol Merced Communications Center, the crash occurred around 8:01 p.m. on State Route 41 north...

[06-23-2026] Santa Clara County, CA – 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Car Near Kiely Blvd. and Kaiser Dr.

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a car in Santa Clara on Tuesday night, June 23, 2026. According to the Santa Clara Police Department, officers responded around 9:10 p.m. to reports of a crash involving a Honda motorcycle...

[06-23-2026] Kern County, CA – Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash Involving Pickup Truck West of Lake Isabella

A motorcyclist suffered major injuries after a crash involving a pickup truck on Highway 178 west of Lake Isabella in Kern County on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 2:21 p.m....

[06-16-2026] Santa Barbara County, CA – Driver and Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on West Cabrillo Blvd.

A driver and a motorcyclist were injured following a traffic collision in Santa Barbara on Tuesday evening, June 16, 2026. According to the Santa Barbara Police Department, the crash was reported at around 9:18 p.m. in the 200 block of...

[06-15-2026] Kern County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Rear-End Crash in Frazier Park

A motorcyclist was killed after a crash involving an SUV in Frazier Park, Kern County, on Monday morning, June 15, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, Fort Tejon Area units responded at around 6:09 a.m. to reports of a...

[06-10-2026] Inyo County, CA – Motorcyclist Dies Days After Collision With Vehicle in Bishop

A 55-year-old motorcyclist died after a traffic collision involving a vehicle in Bishop, Inyo County, on Wednesday evening, June 10, 2026. According to the Bishop Police Department, officers responded at around 7:14 p.m. to the intersection of East Elm Street...

Can I Still File A Motorcycle Accident Case Even If I Don’t Have An M1 License?

You can still file a motorcycle accident case without an M1 license in California. However, insurers may argue that riding without a license shows a lack of training or riding skill. They may use that argument to reduce your potential...

[06-05-2026] Monterey County, CA – Two Critically Injured in Collision Involving Motorcycle and Vehicle in Salinas

Two people were critically injured after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle in Salinas on Friday afternoon, June 5, 2026. According to Salinas police, the crash occurred around 3 p.m. at the intersection of East Laurel Drive and Linwood Drive....

[06-10-2026] San Diego County, CA – Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Del Mar Heights

A 71-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured following a multi-vehicle crash in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood in San Diego County, on Wednesday afternoon, June 10, 2026. According to the San Diego Police Department, the collision was reported around 3:16 p.m....

[06-09-2026] Riverside County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Alleged DUI Crash Involving Vehicle on Van Buren Blvd. at Porter Ave.

A 39-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an alleged DUI collision involving a vehicle in Riverside on Tuesday evening, June 9, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 8:40 p.m. on Van Buren Boulevard at Porter Avenue....

How Long Does It Take To Get A Settlement From A Motorcycle Accident?

It can take anywhere between several months and more than a year to get a settlement from a motorcycle accident. The timeline depends on the complexity of your case. If it involves cooperative parties and an uncontested record, it may...

[06-10-2026] Sacramento County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Vehicle in Antelope

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a vehicle at an intersection in Antelope, Sacramento County, on Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred when the rider was traveling on Elverta Road...

[06-05-2026] Kings County, CA – Two Killed in Crash Involving Motorcycle on SR-43

Two people were killed following a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a truck in Kings County on Friday evening, June 5, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 4:45 p.m. on State Route 43 just...

[06-06-2026] Riverside County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Near Carrizo Rd. in Taylor

A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash involving another rider and a third vehicle on the Pines to Palms Highway in Taylor, south of Palm Springs, on Saturday afternoon, June 6, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the...

[06-01-2026] Santa Clara County, CA – Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Collision with Car in Morgan Hill

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a collision with a car in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County, on Monday evening, June 1, 2026. According to the Morgan Hill Police Department, the crash occurred around 6:25 p.m. at the intersection of...

[05-28-2026] San Bernardino County, CA – Rider Killed, Passenger Injured in Collision With Vehicle in Hesperia

A 47-year-old man was killed, and his 44-year-old female passenger was injured following a traffic collision in Hesperia on Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2026. According to the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station, the crash occurred around 1:24 p.m. at the intersection of...

[05-26-2026] San Bernardino County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Ford Mustang in Crestline

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a Ford Mustang near Crestline, San Bernardino County, on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 2026. According to California Highway Patrol logs, the collision occurred around 3:49 p.m. near the junction of State Route...

[05-25-2026] Fresno County, CA – Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Collision with SUV at Olive and Rowell Ave.

A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a collision with an SUV in Fresno on Monday night, May 25, 2026. According to police, the crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. near the intersection of Olive and Rowell avenues. Authorities stated that...

[05-26-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Sedan in Sherman Oaks

A motorcyclist was killed following a collision with a sedan at an intersection in Sherman Oaks on Tuesday morning, May 26, 2026. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m. at Ventura Boulevard and...

[05-22-2026] Orange County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Tesla Cybertruck in Fullerton

A man riding a motorcycle was killed following a collision with a Tesla Cybertruck in Fullerton on Friday, May 22, 2026. According to the Fullerton Police Department, officers responded to the crash at 3:27 p.m. near the intersection of Orangethorpe...

Am I Liable For An Accident Caused By Mechanical Failures In My Vehicle?

A crash involving a mechanical failure in your vehicle does not automatically make you liable in California. Liability depends on why the part failed and whether you knew, or reasonably should have known, about the problem before the crash. If...

Do E-Bikes Cause More Injuries Than Motorcycles?

Motorcycles still carry a higher injury risk because riders travel faster and share roads with larger vehicles. Meanwhile, e-bike injuries are rising rapidly as their use becomes more widespread. Furthermore, crashes cause serious harm when riders use modified, high-speed, or...

[05-16-2026] Ventura County, CA – Motorcyclist Suffers Major Injuries in Crash on Highway 101 North of Victoria Ave.

A 60-year-old motorcyclist suffered major injuries following a collision in Ventura County on Saturday afternoon, May 16, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 3:18 p.m. on southbound Highway 101 north of Victoria Avenue. Authorities...

[05-16-2026] Alameda County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Semi-Truck in West Oakland

A 61-year-old motorcyclist was killed following a collision with a semi-truck in West Oakland on Saturday night, May 16, 2026. According to authorities, the crash occurred at the intersection of Burma Road and Maritime Street near the Port of Oakland....

[05-17-2026] Lassen County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash on U.S. Highway 395 South of Doyle

A motorcyclist was killed following a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 395 south of Doyle in Lassen County on Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 2:45 p.m. on U.S. Highway...

[05-15-2026] San Diego County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Vehicle in El Cerrito

A 28-year-old motorcyclist was killed following a collision with a vehicle in the El Cerrito area, San Diego County, on Friday afternoon, May 15, 2026. According to the San Diego Police Department, the crash occurred shortly before 1:00 p.m. at...

[05-12-2026] Napa County, CA – Motorcycle Passenger Killed in Crash on Highway 12 East of Kelly Road

A motorcycle passenger was killed following a crash on Highway 12 in Napa County on Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 1:52 p.m. on Highway 12 east of Kelly Road. Authorities...

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