Gilroy, CA – On the afternoon of Sunday, July 26, 2026, a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle resulted in a fatality on State Route 152 near Ferguson Road, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 2:39 PM.
Authorities said a white pickup truck may also have been involved in the collision. Both the vehicle and motorcycle came to rest in the roadway. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office was notified for equipment assistance.
Caltrans was contacted for a hard closure, and a SigAlert was requested for the area of Ferguson Road and State Route 152. The eastbound lane from Frazier Lake Road to Ferguson Road was closed during the response.
Two tows were requested for the vehicles involved. No additional details regarding the identity of the deceased had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
Santa Clara County Motorcycle Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
California law requires all drivers to exercise a heightened duty of care around motorcyclists, remaining alert to their presence and yielding appropriately at intersections and along roadways. When a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle results in a fatality, investigators with California law enforcement examine the actions of both parties, as well as the potential involvement of any additional vehicles, to determine the cause and whether any party may bear liability.
Regardless of the findings, the family of the deceased may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim can provide the family with compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of consortium, and other damages related to the fatal accident.
