Motorcycle vs. SUV Crash on Highway 101 Near Avila Beach Leaves One Injured
San Luis Obispo, CA – A collision between a motorcycle and an SUV left one person injured Wednesday afternoon on Highway 101.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 4:06 p.m. on July 8, 2026, in the southbound lanes near Avila Beach Drive. The involved vehicles were a motorcycle and a black Range Rover.
Paramedics arrived on the scene, rendering medical aid to the motorcyclist, who sustained moderate injuries. Witnesses reported that the driver of the SUV attempted to flee the scene.
As a result of the collision, all three southbound lanes were closed, causing significant traffic disruption while emergency services responded. An investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to gather further details.