TIPTON, Calif. – A California Highway Patrol officer died in a motorcycle crash on State Route 99 on September 28 at about 5:11 p.m.
CHP Officer Brian Liles, 44, was riding northbound when his department motorcycle collided with a truck-tractor near Avenue 152. The impact ejected Officer Liles from his motorcycle, and he was subsequently struck by a passing vehicle. Despite immediate medical aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Central Division Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is leading the investigation into the incident.
Officer Liles had over 16 years of service with CHP, joining the San Jose Area office in 2010 after graduating from the CHP Academy. He served in Hayward and Fresno before transferring to the Visalia Area in 2019, becoming one of the first motorcycle officers for the area in December 2025 after completing specialized training. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and siblings.
The CHP is committed to providing Safety, Service, and Security to the community.