Head-On Crash on Miller Lane Leaves Man Injured [Arcata, CA]

Motorcyclist Injured in Head-On Crash on Miller Lane in Arcata

Arcata, CA (April 16, 2026) – A man was injured Thursday morning in a head-on crash on Miller Lane involving a motorcycle and a vehicle, just north of Arcata, according to scanner traffic.

Authorities received the crash report at 8:26 a.m. The reporting party said a silver 2008 Toyota Avalon was involved in the collision. 

Scanner traffic indicated that the motorcycle and the vehicle collided on a two-lane road at about 25 mph.

Emergency responders reported that the injured motorcyclist was a man in his 20s. He complained of head and back pain after the crash.

Buddy’s Towing of Arcata responded to the scene to assist.

The California Highway Patrol later listed the incident as a minor injury collision.

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