![[08-19-2025] Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Pickup Truck on Dogwood Road](https://ak1.to//iIq2w.webp)
A 30-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Imperial County on Tuesday morning, August 19, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened at around 5:38 a.m. on Dogwood Road just south of Fawcett Road.
Authorities said a northbound pickup truck, driven by a 34-year-old man, was traveling at about 5 miles per hour when it began turning left onto a dirt road. The motorcyclist, also heading northbound, attempted to pass the truck and struck it, causing the rider to be ejected from the bike.
The motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries at the scene. The pickup driver was not hurt in the crash.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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