Motorcycle crash injures one, kills another on Highway 166 Saturday afternoon

CUYAMA, Calif – CAL Fire SLO crews treated one patient via helicopter after a motorcycle crash killed another person just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

CHP Santa Maria detailed that the motorcycle driver suffered major injuries in the crash and was taken to Marian Regional Medical Center as the passenger died from their injuries on scene.

CHP Santa Maria also explained that alcohol is suspected to be a contributing factor in the crash as the motorcycle collided with a fence after losing control through a curve in the road and into a dirt shoulder.

The motorcyclist went off the roadway as firefighters saw the fatality and helped the other person involved to Marian Regional Medical Center, according to CAL Fire SLO.

CAL Fire received help from SLO County Fire and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department in the incident.

Additional information on the deceased can be found by calling the Santa Barbara County Coroner's Office.