SANTA CRUZ, CA, (September 23, 2026) – A fatal motorcycle accident occurred Wednesday morning in Santa Cruz County, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old man.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Connor Wildey of Scotts Valley was riding a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle when he was struck by a GMC pickup truck at approximately 7:01 a.m. The truck’s driver, a 61-year-old man from Watsonville, was attempting to turn left from Corralitos Road onto Merk Road at the time of the collision. Wildey was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The incident is currently under investigation, and authorities did not report additional injuries from other vehicles involved.
Witnesses reported that the area was busy during the time of the accident. There were no lane closures or traffic delays reported following the incident.
The investigation into the circumstances of the crash continues, and further details are expected to be released by the CHP.