[10-24-2026] Stanislaus County, CA – Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Collision With Vehicle North of Oakdale

A 57-year-old Oakdale motorcyclist sustained major injuries in a collision with a vehicle near Woodward Reservoir north of Oakdale on Saturday afternoon, October 24, 2026.

Oakdale Fire crews and a battalion chief were dispatched at around 4:00 p.m. to 26 Mile and Eastman roads.

According to California Highway Patrol spokesperson Officer Aaron Fay, a preliminary investigation found that a group of motorcyclists had stopped at the stop sign on westbound Eastman Road.

One rider made a wide right turn onto northbound 26 Mile Road and sideswiped a southbound vehicle, Fay said.

The rider was ejected and suffered major injuries. According to the Oakdale Fire report, the motorcyclist was flown by helicopter to a local hospital.

The findings were preliminary, and additional details about the collision were not provided. The investigation remains ongoing.

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