A motorcyclist died after sideswiping a car and crashing into an SUV on Highway 65 in Tulare County on Friday afternoon, October 24, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 4:25 p.m. when dispatchers received a report of a three-vehicle collision at Highway 65 and Avenue 256.
Investigators found that the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Highway 65 when a Nissan sedan, turning from eastbound Avenue 256 onto Highway 65, was sideswiped by the motorcyclist. The impact caused the motorcyclist to veer into the northbound lane, where he collided with a GMC SUV.
The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- 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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