Motorcyclist dies in solo crash in Santa Cruz Mountains – East Bay Times
Summary
Motorcycle Crash California Today in California: A 28-year-old motorcyclist from New Jersey was pronounced dead at the scene of a solo-vehicle crash in the Santa Cruz Mountains. According to California Highway Patrol, the man was riding a black 2023 BMW S1000RR southbound on Empire Grade south of Alba Road at approximately 2 p.m. Friday when he lost control for reasons still under investigation. The man and motorcycle crashed against the asphalt and continued in a southeasterly direction before skidding off the roadway; the rider crashed into a pole while the motorcycle fell down an embankment. Despite life-saving efforts, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and the cause remains under investigation with no determination yet on whether alcohol or drugs were factors.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Motorcyclist dies in solo crash in Santa Cruz Mountains – East Bay Times