MADERA COUNTY — November 7, 2026. A man died and a woman was seriously injured when a motorcycle crashed on Highway 99 south of Avenue 24½ on Friday morning, November 6, according to the California Highway Patrol.

What investigators know

CHP said the crash was reported shortly after 10 a.m. The person operating the motorcycle lost control, and the vehicle overturned. Both occupants were thrown from the motorcycle. The man was pronounced dead at the location, while the woman was taken to a hospital with major injuries.

Questions remain

Officers were initially dispatched to a report that included a semitruck, but they had not established that a truck was involved. Both people on the motorcycle reportedly wore helmets. The man’s name had not been released in the initial report, although CHP said he was from Fresno.

Safety and updates

Investigators will need to determine the crash sequence and any contributing conditions. Road users should avoid drawing conclusions about another driver’s involvement without evidence. Additional details may be released by CHP or the Madera County coroner after family notifications and investigation.

Source: ABC30, November 7, 2026.

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