Evan Reed Killed in Garbage Truck Accident near Selma, CA

Basic Facts

Crash date: February 23, 2026

Crash location: 13700 block of South Temperance Avenue in Fresno County, CA

People involved:

• Evan Reed, 30
• Unidentified garbage truck driver

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges? No

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown

Accident Report

Fresno County, CA — February 23, 2026, Evan Reed was killed in a garbage truck accident at about 1 p.m. in the 13700 block of South Temperance Avenue southwest of Selma.

Authorities said a motorcycle was going north when it collided with a garbage truck that was turning left onto East Clemenceau Avenue. The motorcycle was trying to pass the garbage truck at the time.

Motorcyclist Evan Reed, 30, of Selma was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.

No other injuries were reported.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Fresno County crash at this time.

How Did This Accident Occur?

This crash highlights why I always preach patience in the aftermath of a fatal crash. At this time, there is just too much we don’t know about this collision.

Did the truck swing wide while making its turn? Did some debris come off the truck and impact the motorcycle? Did the motorcycle have an issue with its steering mechanism?

We don’t know those answers right now, and that is why we must wait for a thorough investigation before reaching any conclusions about what happened here.

Do you agree with that approach?