Bradley was seriously injured after colliding with a Honda sedan operated by a 20-year-old man at about 4:11 p.m. on January 11, 2026, in the area of Avenue 42 and Calhoun Street.
Indio, CA – The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner has released the identity of the motorcyclist who died in a collision with a Honda sedan at an Indio intersection on Sunday afternoon.
The coroner identified the victim as Jerry Bradley, 62, of Indio.
Bradley was seriously injured after colliding with a Honda sedan operated by a 20-year-old man at about 4:11 p.m. on January 11, 2026, in the area of Avenue 42 and Calhoun Street.
He was rushed to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, where he was pronounced dead at about 5:11 p.m. the same day.
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Indio, CA – The Indio Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that led to the death of a motorcyclist in the city on Sunday afternoon.
Officers responded to the accident near Avenue 42 and Calhoun Street at around 4:11 p.m. January 11.
A preliminary investigation reveals that a 62-year-old man was riding a motorcycle when he was involved in a collision with a Honda sedan driven by a 20-year-old man. Authorities were still trying to determine what caused the motorcycle and the sedan to crash.
Indio police and fire crews arrived at the scene and provided assistance to the people involved in the wreck.
The rider was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center, where he later died of his injuries. The driver of the Honda was unhurt and was cooperative with the investigators.
Neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to have been factors in the collision, police reported.
No additional details on the incident were provided. The Indio Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
California continues to experience a high number of vehicle collisions each year. According to the California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were over 2,000 fatal crashes and nearly 300,000 total collisions reported statewide in 2024. Motorcycle collisions on major freeways contribute significantly to injuries and hospitalizations.
Motorcyclists and drivers alike are urged to remain vigilant, especially at night and around large trucks. Always wear protective gear, follow speed limits, and keep a safe distance from other vehicles to reduce the risk of severe or fatal collisions.
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