Barstow, CA – In the early hours of Thursday, October 2, 2025, a motorcycle crash left one person dead on the southbound side of the highway near mile marker 67.50, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the incident was first noted at 1:11 AM when a caller saw a motorcycle on the right-hand side of Highway 15. The caller did not witness the crash itself.
Emergency responders, including the Bakersfield Police Department, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, and fire crews, arrived shortly after. Authorities confirmed the fatality at the scene.
By 3:21 AM, officers requested two tow trucks, one to handle the motorcycle as evidence and the other for standard removal. Records show the motorcycle was transported to a tow yard before 5:30 AM.
No details about the rider’s identity or the circumstances leading to the crash have been released. The investigation remains ongoing.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s Comparative Negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages.
