Castroville, CA – On the morning of Friday, June 12, 2026, a collision between a pickup truck and a mini dirt bike resulted in the death of a 16-year-old Castroville youth, according to KSBW.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 11:57 AM at the intersection of Cooper and Pomber Streets.
Authorities said the youth was riding a mini dirt bike westbound on Pomber Street while a 35-year-old Hollister man was driving a Ram pickup southbound on Cooper Street north of Pomber Street.
For reasons still under investigation, the dirt bike entered the intersection and moved into the southbound lane of Cooper Street, where it was struck on the right side by the pickup. The rider was transported to a local hospital with major injuries and later died.
Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the youth has been identified but will not release his name publicly out of respect for the family. The investigation remains ongoing.
Wrongful Death Claim
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Comparative Negligence
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