Fatal Motorcycle Accident Highway 101, SR-253 in Ukiah, Mendocino County

UKIAH, Calif., (October 26, 2026) — A fatal motorcycle accident occurred Sunday evening in Ukiah on US Highway 101 South, near the State Route 253 on-ramp in Mendocino County.

The tragic incident was reported on Oct. 25th at approximately 8:23 p.m. in the southbound lanes of US 101. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) logs stated that a Harley-Davidson motorcycle rider and another vehicle collided and the motorcycle and its rider went down in the middle lanes. Emergency responders were promptly dispatched to the scene.

Victim and Emergency Response

The identity of the motorcycle rider has not been disclosed by authorities pending notification of next of kin. Emergency medical personnel were called to the location, and CHP units quickly arrived to manage the scene. It was confirmed that the collision led to a fatality, and all lanes of US101 South were closed following the incident. The #1 lane was reported as being blocked.

Investigation

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation by the CHP. Authorities are seeking any witnesses who may have observed the incident to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation. No further details about the other vehicle involved have been released at this time.

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