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Moreno Valley, CA (August 8, 2026) – A motorcyclist suffered major injuries in a crash involving a white Dodge Ram and a motorcycle early on Friday morning, August 7, on northbound Interstate 215 near Nuevo Road in Moreno Valley. The collision was reported around 4:52 a.m., with the rider found underneath the truck.
The rider was moving after the crash, and emergency crews worked to free the rider from beneath the vehicle. The driver was reported awake and answering questions while crews used equipment to lift the truck during the extrication. The injured rider was later taken to Riverside University Health System in Moreno Valley with injuries classified as moderate to major.
The crash blocked multiple lanes and closed an on-ramp while the scene was cleared. Officials continue to examine the factors that led to the crash, and additional information will be shared as it becomes available.
We are thinking of the injured motorcyclist and wishing them strength during recovery.
What Makes Motorcycle Crashes Involving Large Trucks Especially Serious?
Motorcycles provide riders with far less physical protection than passenger vehicles, while pickup trucks have substantially greater size and weight. A rider can suffer serious injuries when struck by a larger vehicle or trapped beneath it. The point of impact, vehicle speed, roadway conditions, and the rider’s position can affect the severity of the outcome.
Emergency crews may need specialized equipment when a rider becomes trapped beneath a vehicle. Medical teams can evaluate injuries that may involve the head, spine, chest, or limbs. Vehicle damage, roadway evidence, photographs, and witness accounts can also help document how the collision occurred and where the vehicles were positioned.
