1 dead in truck, motorcycle collision in Modesto, MPD reports
One person was killed after an alleged drunk driver in a pickup truck hit a motorcycle carrying two riders Saturday morning, according to the Modesto Police Department.
MPD responded around 9:30 a.m. to a crash at Yosemite Boulevard and Phoenix Avenue involving the truck and motorcycle. The two people officers found on the road were transported to a local hospital according to a press release by MPD.
“Despite extensive lifesaving efforts, one of the riders did not survive,” read a press release posted on MPD’s Facebook page.
MPD did not have details on the other rider’s condition, but said the person was expected to survive.
The crash occurred when the pickup turned onto Phoenix while traveling eastbound on Yosemite, striking the motorcycle, MPD reported.
The driver of the truck, 61-year-old Billy O’Neal from Modesto, showed signs of intoxication and was booked on charges of murder, vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence with injury, according to the Modesto Police Department.
The investigation caused a temporary road closure at the intersection in both directions.
Witnesses are encouraged to contact Traffic Safety Officer Cristian Avina at Avinac@modestopd.com.
This story was originally published August 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM.
