Motorcyclist dies in head-on crash near South Lake Tahoe

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Twin Bridges, California
Highway 50, just east of Twin Bridges
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Twin Bridges California in Twin Bridges, California: An 85-year-old motorcyclist from Lincoln died in a head-on collision near South Lake Tahoe on Monday morning at around 11:15 a.m. The motorcycle was traveling east on Highway 50, just east of Twin Bridges, when it crossed into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with an SUV traveling west. Despite life-saving measures, the motorcyclist died at the scene. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck, and it is unclear whether drugs or alcohol were a factor.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
85-year-old Lincoln man At-fault party

Original reporting

Motorcyclist dies in head-on crash near South Lake Tahoe | News | mtdemocrat.com

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