Kings County, CA – On the afternoon of Friday, June 5, 2026, a head-on collision resulted in the deaths of a motorcycle rider and passenger, according to KSEE/KGPE.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 4:45 PM on State Route 43 just south of Lansing Avenue.
Authorities said a rider and passenger on a 2017 Harley-Davidson were traveling northbound on State Route 43 when the driver of a 2014 Ram 1500 traveling southbound attempted to pass a big rig by moving into the northbound lane, colliding head-on with the motorcycle.
The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger was transported to a local hospital, where they were also pronounced dead.
The driver of the Ram was found pinned inside the vehicle and was extricated, sustaining moderate injuries.
No additional details regarding the identities of those involved had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
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