The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital by air ambulance and later died from his injuries.
Santa Cruz, CA – A motorcyclist was killed in a motorcycle accident in Santa Cruz County.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 4:45 p.m. on Empire Grade north of Heller Drive, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
A 21-year-old man from Pescadero was riding a 1999 Harley-Davidson motorcycle north on Empire Grade when he collided with a 2025 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer south on Empire Grade.
The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital by air ambulance and later died from his injuries.
The driver of the car was unhurt.
Police said the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and the Dodge driver was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
More details about the accident were not released.
CHP is investigating the accident.