Articles Tagged With ‘motorcycles’




Fleeing motorcyclist with GoPro on his head runs out of gas

With a GoPro camera presumably filming the action, a motorcyclist fled CHP officers for about 150 miles and reached speeds of up to 150 mph. The chase, which began in San Luis Obispo County, ended in southern Santa Clara County... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 101

A 29-year-old Nipomo man died after crashing his motorcycle on Highway 101 in Carpinteria Wednesday morning. David Jacob Franks crashed his bike while trying to ride between lanes of traffic. [KCOY] Around 7:40 a.m., Franks was riding a 2003 Suzuki... (Continue reading)

Retired CHP officer killed in Highway 41 motorcycle crash

A Paso Robles resident and retired CHP officer was killed Saturday morning while riding a motorcycle on Highway 41 near the Kern County line. A pickup truck swerved into the retired officer’s lane and struck his bike head-on, killing him... (Continue reading)

High speed chase ends in SLO

California Highway Patrol officers arrested three motorcyclists on Saturday in San Luis Obispo after a high-speed chase that started in Paso Robles. [KSBY] The motorcyclists failed to pull over after an officer spotted them speeding at more than 100 mph... (Continue reading)

Atascadero couple injured in motorcycle accident

A motorcycle crash Saturday near Shell Beach threw two Atascadero residents off their bike, causing each to suffer major injuries. Shortly before 5 p.m., the two Atascadero residents were headed northbound on Highway 101 near Avila Beach Drive when the... (Continue reading)

Thief targeting off-road bikes in Paso Robles

A motorcycle thief or thieves has snatched four off-road bikes from Paso Robles homes over the last two weeks. One of the victims witnessed a thief stealing his motorbike, but neither he, nor the police, succeeded in catching the suspect.... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man dies following motorcycle crash

A 65-year-old Atascadero man has died from injuries he received more than a week ago in a crash involving six motorcycles on Highway 1 near San Simeon. Glenn Paul McMahon succumbed to his injuries at 2 a.m. on Monday, according... (Continue reading)

Eight motorcycles crash near San Simeon

At least five people suffered injuries Sunday afternoon in a crash involving eight motorcycles on Highway 1 near San Simeon. Shortly after 1 p.m., multiple agencies including the CHP, Cal Fire and the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department provided... (Continue reading)

CHP opts not to charge motocross realtor

The California Highway Patrol has announced it will not cite a local realtor who, on camera, jumped over and onto Highway 101 ramps, skidded across agricultural properties and wheelied down a pedestrian street. The motorcycle stunts were part of a... (Continue reading)

SLO County motorcycle stunt irks law enforcement, video

A video showing a San Luis Obispo County real estate agent and former professional motocross rider driving to work has caught the attention of law enforcement. On his way from North County to San Luis Obispo, Topher Ingalls leaps over... (Continue reading)