WATSONVILLE, Monterey County, Calif., Nov. 9, 2026 — A collision between two motorcycles near 1450 San Juan Road in Watsonville, left at least one rider with a minor injury on Saturday morning, November 7, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The log describes a brown motorcycle colliding with a blue Harley-Davidson motorcycle. A white truck in the area was reportedly not involved, the CHP said.
The incident was initially logged as a collision with a possible injury before CHP updated it to a minor injury crash. The log notes the roadway was blocked in both directions immediately after the crash, with one motorcycle reported as a hazard in the lanes before it could be moved. Monterey County communications advised that responding units later found no one at the scene, and CHP records show two sheriff's deputies who had gone to the location were released from the call shortly after.
No further details on the riders' conditions or on what led to the collision have been released. The CHP has not said whether speed or any other factor contributed to the crash.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
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