Salinas, CA – In the afternoon of Thursday, May 22, 2025, a hit-and-run collision involving a motorcycle critically injured one person, according to KSBW.
The Salinas Police Department reports that the crash occurred on John Street, just prior to the northbound exit for Highway 101. Authorities say the collision involved a red Mustang and a motorcyclist, who sustained critical injuries as a result of the impact.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the injured motorcyclist to a nearby hospital for treatment. The individual’s identity and current condition have not been disclosed.
Police state that the driver of the red Mustang fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. The vehicle was reportedly left behind at the location of the crash.
A search is currently underway for the hit-and-run suspect. Investigators are reviewing evidence and speaking to potential witnesses in the area in an effort to identify and locate the fleeing driver.
Anyone with information about the crash or the identity of the driver is urged to contact the Salinas Police Department. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
California Hit-and-Run Laws
California Law requires drivers involved in a collision to stop their vehicle, notify law enforcement, and exchange insurance information with others involved. Failure to do so, considered to be a “hit-and-run,” is a misdemeanor in cases of property damage and a felony when someone has been injured.
Personal Injury Claims
When the actions of reckless drivers cause others to be injured, the cost of recovery should not fall on their victims. Filing a Personal Injury Claim with the at-fault party’s insurance can provide compensation for medical bills and lost wages during recovery.
California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
Martin Gasparian is the founder of Maison Law, a California Personal Injury Law Firm. Martin is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School and has been practicing law in California 2004. His practice focuses on helping injury victims know their rights and recover just compensation.
