Motorcyclist killed in Highway 50 crash in El Dorado County

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Slippery Ford, California
Highway 50 near Slippery Ford Road, east of Twin Bridges
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Slippery Ford California in Slippery Ford, California: An 85-year-old motorcyclist from Lincoln was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 50 near Slippery Ford Road, east of Twin Bridges in El Dorado County on Sunday. According to California Highway Patrol, the man was riding a white 2009 BMW F650GS motorcycle eastbound and crossed into the westbound lane, colliding head-on with a white 2022 Lincoln Navigator driven by a 38-year-old woman from San Lorenzo, who was not injured. Life-saving measures were attempted, but the motorcyclist died from his injuries at the scene. It is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were a factor, and the crash remains under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Motorcyclist killed in Highway 50 crash in El Dorado County

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