The Pittsburg Police Department reported that the collision occurred around 4:45 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Buchanan Road and Woodborough Place.
Pittsburg, CA – 47-year-old Justin Rhodes died in a motorcycle accident involving a DUI driver that happened last week in Pittsburg, authorities reported.
The Pittsburg Police Department reported that the collision occurred around 4:45 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Buchanan Road and Woodborough Place.
Rhodes was riding a motorcycle in the area when he collided with a sedan.
Emergency personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but Rhodes was declared dead at the scene.
The 37-year-old Pittsburg driver of the sedan remained at the scene after the crash. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Pittsburg PD is investigating the collision.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 2023–2024 rankings, Pittsburg typically records between five and eight motorcycle-involved victims annually, placing it in the safer 75th percentile (ranked 68th out of 93 cities) for its size. However, the severity of these crashes remains high; statewide SWITRS data indicates that nearly 80% of motorcycle collisions result in injury or death, with broadside impacts at intersections — often caused by “left-turn” violations — being the most common fatal scenario in the region.
In 2025 and 2026, the city focused enforcement efforts on high-volume corridors, such as Loveridge Road and California Avenue, where multi-vehicle interactions are most frequent. Recent safety audits highlight that unsafe speed (28%) and improper turning (21%) remain the leading primary crash factors.
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