Calif. teen dies after crash involving pickup truck, mini dirt bike

Published
June 13, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Castroville, California
Cooper and Pomber streets
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Castroville California in Castroville, California: A 16‐year‐old boy from Castroville was riding a mini dirt bike west on Pomber Street when it entered the intersection with Cooper Street. A 35‐year‐old man driving a Ram pickup southbound on Cooper Street hit the bike in its right side. The rider was taken to a local hospital with major injuries and later died. Investigators found no evidence of alcohol or drugs.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed rider Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Calif. teen dies after crash involving pickup truck, mini dirt bike

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