Motorcyclist dead in three vehicle crash in Imperial County

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) - Three vehicles crashed on SR-98, west of I-8, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP).

On March 30, 2026, at about 9:35 p.m., three vehicles crashed on SR-98.

The driver of a Toyota Highlander was traveling westbound and drove onto the direct of lane of a BMW motorcycle traveling eastbound.

The vehicles crashed, causing the driver of the BMW to be thrown into the path of an Acura RSX traveling westbound on SR-98.

The rider of the BMW was pronounced dead on scene, while the drivers of the other vehicles had minor injuries.

CHP says the rider of the BMW was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, and the other drivers wore their seatbelts.