California City, CA – On the afternoon of Friday, August 22, 2025, Danny Leo Lynch Jr., 49, of Johannesburg, lost his life in a motorcycle crash, according to KGET.

The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place shortly after 12:00 PM on Bucknell Road north of Randsburg Mojave Road.

Investigators stated that Lynch had been riding his motorcycle on Bucknell Road when the collision occurred. Emergency crews reached the location after noon and found Lynch at the crash site. Medical personnel confirmed his death at the scene.

The coroner’s office later identified Lynch and made sure his family received notification before releasing his name publicly. Officials emphasized that they continue to look into the details of the incident and have not yet determined exactly when the motorcycle went down.

Authorities reported that no other vehicles became involved in the crash and that no additional injuries occurred.

The case remains under active investigation, and officials will release more details as they confirm their findings.

Single-Vehicle Collisions

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