[10-07-2026] Stanislaus County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured in Head-On Dirt Bike Crash in Modesto

A 66-year-old man was killed, and another rider suffered moderate injuries in a head-on dirt bike collision in Modesto on Wednesday night, October 7, 2026.

According to the Modesto Police Department, officers responded at around 9:53 p.m. to Dry Creek Trail behind the 900 block of Edgebrook Drive.

Police said two dirt bike riders collided head-on while traveling along the trail between Moose Park and Thousand Oaks Park.

The 66-year-old rider sustained critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he later died. Authorities have not released his identity pending notification of his family.

The second rider, a 48-year-old man, suffered moderate injuries and was also transported to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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