Executive Summary
- One motorcyclist was killed and another critically injured in a high-speed crash in Oroville, California, on Tuesday.
- Authorities report the two riders were traveling together at excessive speeds when they lost control on Highway 162.
- Both riders were ejected from their motorcycles after crashing into a dirt embankment.
- The California Highway Patrol is seeking information from any witnesses to the incident.
One motorcyclist has died and another is in critical condition following a high-speed crash involving two motorcycles in Oroville, California, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 10:44 a.m. on Highway 162 near Mistletoe Lane, prompting a response from multiple emergency agencies.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that its preliminary investigation, supported by witness statements, indicates the two individuals were riding together at an excessive speed. Both riders lost control of their motorcycles, veered off the roadway, and crashed into a dirt embankment. Both were ejected from their vehicles despite wearing helmets.
Emergency crews, including officers from the CHP, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, and Cal Fire personnel, arrived to find two separate but related crash scenes. One rider was transported by ground to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The second rider was airlifted to another hospital and is reported to be in critical but stable condition. The identities of the individuals involved have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
The CHP has extended its condolences to the families and friends of those involved. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has additional information to contact the Oroville Area CHP at 530-332-1200, referencing Log# 251111CH0046.