Motorcycle rider dies after head-on crash with SUV on U.S. 50

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Slippery Ford, California
U.S. 50 near Twin Bridges, near Slippery Ford Road
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Slippery Ford California in Slippery Ford, California: A motorcycle rider died after a head-on collision with an SUV on U.S. 50 near Twin Bridges late Monday morning. California Highway Patrol says a 2009 BMW F650GS motorcycle was heading east near Slippery Ford Road when it crossed into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a 2022 Lincoln Navigator. Despite life-saving measures, the unidentified 85-year-old rider died at the scene after the 11:15 a.m. crash. It was unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor, and there was no immediate word on whether the SUV driver was injured.

Original reporting

Motorcycle rider dies after head-on crash with SUV on U.S. 50 | California News | 2news.com

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