A fatal motorcycle crash occurred near the intersection of Cedar Blvd and Stevenson Blvd in Newark on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at about 11:03 PM. Police and fire crews arrived to find a solo motorcyclist who had struck a traffic island and signal. The 29-year-old rider from Milpitas was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
This is the city’s only fatal traffic collision of 2026. The Newark Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating, and early findings suggest alcohol may have been involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Traffic Sergeant Karl Fredstrom at 510-578-4974 or email [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be shared at 510-578-4965…