Motorcyclist Injured in Visalia Crash with Semi-Truck

Authorities say the motorcycle ran a red light, colliding with the side of the semi-truck.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A motorcyclist was injured and taken to the hospital after colliding with a semi-truck in Visalia, California early Monday morning. According to police, the semi-truck was traveling northbound with a green light when the motorcycle, going westbound, ran a red light and crashed into the side of the semi.

Why it matters

Intersection collisions between motorcycles and larger vehicles can often lead to serious injuries for the motorcycle rider. This incident highlights the importance of motorcycle riders obeying traffic signals and the need for all drivers to remain vigilant at intersections.

The details

The crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Riggin Avenue and Plaza Drive in Visalia. Police say the semi-truck driver was uninjured, but the motorcyclist was transported to the hospital. The names of those involved have not been released, and the incident remains under investigation.

  • The crash took place around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Visalia Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the collision.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for all drivers, whether in passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, or on motorcycles, to exercise caution and obey traffic signals at intersections in order to prevent serious collisions and injuries.