20-Year-Old Male Rider Pronounced Dead after Van vs Motorcycle Collision near West 4th Street

ANTIOCH, CA (March 26, 2024) – Late Wednesday afternoon, a dirt-bike collision on L Street claimed the life of a male motorcyclist. 

Officers responded to the scene around 5:40 p.m., near West 4th Street.

Per reports, a dirt-bike rider was speeding while heading south on L Street. For reasons under investigation, the rider ran past a posted stop sign and struck a white van that was entering the intersection.

First responders pronounced the 20-year-old male rider of the dirt-bike dead at the scene. Although, police have not yet released his identity.

Meanwhile, emergency crews rushed the 52-year-old man driving the van to a hospital for treatment of critical injuries. 

Anyone with additional information regarding the fatal dirt bike crash is encouraged to contact the APD at 925-778-2441 or Investigator Joshua Egan at jegan@antiochca.gov.

At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.

We would like to offer our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased man.

Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident is always a traumatic experience for those left behind. Call our team at Sweet James today at 1-800-900-0000 to arrange a free and confidential case evaluation with an expert legal professional in your area. We are here to help you and your family during this difficult time.