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SAN DIEGO, San Diego County, Calif., Nov. 6, 2026 — A motorcyclist was hurt on Thursday afternoon, November 5, in a crash on southbound I-805 near Murray Ridge Road, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic log. The rider reportedly fled the scene and was struck by a pickup truck whose driver did not stop.
The crash was reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. near the I-805/I-8 interchange, with the motorcycle initially reported down in a middle or slow lane of the southbound bridge. Dispatch notes say the rider was seen getting up and walking around after going down, though the extent of any injuries was not detailed. A white pickup truck was identified as having struck the motorcycle and left the scene, and an occupant of that pickup reportedly had an open container of alcohol that was spilling inside the vehicle. The CHP has not said whether impairment played a role in the crash.
California Highway Patrol units responded along with San Diego Fire-Rescue, which the log says was blocking a lane at the scene. A tow was requested for the motorcycle, and that indicates the pickup truck was later located. The Freeway Service Patrol, which had also responded, closed out its portion of the incident by midafternoon.
The investigation into the crash and the search for additional information about the fleeing driver remain ongoing. No further details on the rider's condition had been released as of this writing.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for San Diego, CA
This motorcycle crash happened at I-805 and Murray Ridge Road in San Diego, CA. Our San Diego crash data and police report guide brings together police report details, local crash data, and trauma care information in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do left-turning vehicles contribute to motorcycle crashes?
Many motorcycle collisions happen when a car or truck turns across a rider's path, usually because the driver misjudges the motorcycle's speed or distance or simply doesn't see it in time.
What can drivers do to spot motorcycles more easily?
Checking mirrors and blind spots an extra time, especially before changing lanes or merging, and giving motorcycles a full lane's width of space can help drivers notice riders sooner.
What should a rider do immediately after a crash?
If possible, a rider should move to a safe area away from traffic, call 911, and get checked by medical personnel even if injuries seem minor, since some injuries aren't immediately obvious.
Are intersections and interchanges a common site for motorcycle crashes?
Merging areas and interchanges, like the one involved here, can be higher-risk spots because of lane changes, speed differences, and reduced visibility between vehicles.
