[01-02-2026] Fresno County, CA – 17-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash with Pickup Truck on Auberry Road

A 17-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a head-on crash with a pickup truck in Fresno County on Friday afternoon, January 2, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 3:00 p.m. on Auberry Road south of the Fresno Rifle and Pistol Club.

The motorcyclist, identified as Jayce A. of Junction City, Kansas, was riding a BMW S1000RR motorcycle southbound when he crossed over the solid double yellow lines into the northbound lane while entering a sweeping right-hand curve. 

At the same time, a 39-year-old man driving a Ford F-350 dually pickup truck was approaching the same curve. The front of the motorcycle collided with the front of the pickup truck, ejecting Alonzo onto the roadway.

Emergency personnel arrived at the scene, but Jayce was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said he was wearing a full-face helmet. CHP confirmed that alcohol or drugs were not suspected to be factors in the crash.

The investigation is ongoing.

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• 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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