Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Mountainside in Sequoia National Forest

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 4 hours ago on

June 9, 2025

A 42-year-old Visalia man died on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in a solo motorcycle crash. (GV Wire File)

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A Visalia man died Sunday after crashing his motorcycle in the Sequoia National Forest, authorities said.

The collision occurred around 5:10 p.m. on State Route 180, about 2.5 miles east of Hume Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Investigators said the 42-year-old man was riding a black Suzuki motorcycle westbound when he failed to navigate a curve in the road. The motorcycle continued straight off the highway and struck the mountainside.

The rider, who was wearing a helmet, sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

CHP said drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.