Fremont experiences second fatal traffic accident of 2026

A motorcyclist involved in a traffic incident in Fremont on Monday afternoon has died.

It was the second fatal traffic collision in Fremont in 2026.

Just after 3 p.m., Fremont police officers responded to the “major injury collision” — which happened at the intersection of Cushing Parkway and Northport Loop East — involving a pickup truck and a motorcyclist, according to a news release from Fremont police.

“The motorcyclist suffered major injuries and was transported to a local area hospital,” according to the release. “The driver of the pickup was uninjured and remained on scene.”

Roughly one hour later, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The name of the motorcyclist has not been released.

The Fremont Police Traffic Unit is reportedly still investigating this incident.

Anyone witnessing the collision or with information regarding this collision is instructed to contact the Fremont Police Traffic Unit by calling Fremont Police Department at (510) 790-6760.