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Altadena, CA (August 21, 2026) — A motorcyclist was involved in an injury hit-and-run crash on Wednesday, August 19, with a white truck at 1785 New York Drive in Altadena.
California Highway Patrol dispatch records logged the crash at about 5:09 p.m. A follow-up entry one minute later indicated that the rider was standing and walking, attempting to move the motorcycle to the roadside.
It also does not explain how the collision happened, and the circumstances remain under investigation. We hope the injured motorcyclist has a speedy recovery.
Where the Crash Happened: 1785 New York Drive
The collision was reported along New York Drive in Altadena. On local roads, motorcycles and larger vehicles may share the same travel space and encounter driveways, intersections, parked vehicles, and other points where traffic paths can change.
The available dispatch record does not specify the lane configuration, posted speed limit, traffic controls, or exact point of impact near the listed address.
What We Know
- The incident was classified as a hit-and-run with injuries.
- The crash involved a white truck and a motorcycle.
- The collision was reported at 1785 New York Drive.
- The first dispatch entry was recorded at about 5:09 p.m.
- The rider was reported standing and walking shortly afterward.
- The rider was attempting to move the motorcycle to the roadside.
Why Motorcycle Collisions With Larger Vehicles Can Cause Injuries
Motorcyclists have substantially less physical protection than people inside enclosed vehicles. Even when a rider remains able to stand or walk after a collision, that early observation does not establish the full extent of any injuries.
That difference is important in a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck because the vehicles differ greatly in size, and the rider is directly exposed to the impact and roadway. The dispatch record does not provide enough information to determine where the vehicles made contact or how the collision unfolded.
How This Crash Is Investigated
In a motorcycle hit-and-run investigation, officers may use vehicle damage, roadway evidence, witness statements, and identifying information about the other vehicle to reconstruct what happened and determine which vehicle left the scene.
Here, the initial dispatch information identified the other vehicle only as a white truck. The available record does not provide a license plate, make, model, or driver description, so those details should not be assumed.
Investigators may also compare the motorcycle’s damage and final position with evidence from the roadway to clarify the sequence of events. No cause or responsibility determination was included in the initial dispatch information.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Hit-and-Run in California
After a motorcycle hit-and-run, preserving photographs, medical records, repair estimates, towing documents, insurance correspondence, and any available information about the other vehicle can help maintain a clear record of the incident. The completed collision report may also contain details that were not available in the first dispatch entries.
For crashes investigated by the California Highway Patrol, reports may be requested through the CHP Crash Portal at crashes.chp.ca.gov or by using CHP 190 by mail or in person. The collision report itself is identified as CHP 555, while CHP 190 is the request form. California Highway Patrol lists an online portal fee of $22 and a mail or in-person fee of $10 per 25 pages.
A report becomes available after the investigating officer files it, and the portal indicates when it is ready. Under Vehicle Code § 20012, eligible parties of interest include a driver, passenger, vehicle or property owner, parent or guardian, and a legal or insurance representative. These reports are not public and are restricted to parties of interest, with no fixed public-release window.
Local Accident Reports compiles incident information from official agencies and credible local sources. Details from initial reports may be updated as official investigations conclude. If you have direct knowledge that any information here is inaccurate, please contact us so we can review and correct the record.
