[11-06-2026] Madera County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured in Crash on Highway 99

A 33-year-old Fresno man was killed, and his female passenger suffered major injuries in a motorcycle crash in Madera County on Friday morning, November 6, 2026.

California Highway Patrol officers responded to the collision at around 10:12 a.m. on southbound Highway 99, south of Avenue 24 1/2.

Investigators said the man was riding a 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound between two semi-trucks that were pulling trailers, splitting lanes.

The rider reportedly lost control of the motorcycle, causing it to overturn and ejecting both him and his female passenger onto the roadway.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, while his passenger was transported to a hospital with major injuries.

CHP confirmed that both individuals were wearing helmets at the time of the collision. Authorities do not suspect alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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