Manteca, CA — February 3, 2026, a teenager was injured due to a dirt bike versus truck accident at approximately 5:00 p.m. along Main Street.

According to authorities, a 17-year-old boy was traveling on a southbound dirt bike on North Main Street at the east Yosemite Avenue intersection when the accident took place.

The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a truck that was attempting to make a turn from Main Street onto Yosemite Avenue struck the teen, purportedly pinning him beneath.

The teen reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision. He was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a turning truck strikes a teenager on a dirt bike at a signalized intersection, one of the first things investigators need to determine is who had the right-of-way—and whether either party failed to yield it.

In crashes like this, timing is everything. Did the truck driver turn too soon, without checking for traffic or pedestrians still crossing? Was the light green for both, but the truck failed to notice the smaller, less visible vehicle? Or was the teen moving through the intersection against the signal?

These aren't just technicalities—they're central to understanding how the collision occurred and who may bear responsibility.

To get to the bottom of it, investigators should be reviewing:

• Traffic signal data, to determine the exact status of the light at the time of the turn;
• Dash cam or nearby surveillance footage, which may show whether the teen was visible before the truck turned;
• Statements from witnesses or other drivers, especially if someone saw the truck fail to yield or cut the turn too sharply;
• The dirt bike’s lighting, speed, and street legality, which could affect visibility and the teen’s right to be in the lane;
• The turning path of the truck, including whether it swung wide or cut the corner, both of which create hazards for smaller vehicles.

Whether the bike was street legal or not may become part of the legal discussion, but it doesn’t change the fact that a turning driver is required to ensure the intersection is clear before completing a turn. That includes checking blind spots and being aware of smaller road users like cyclists, motorcyclists, or, in this case, a dirt bike rider.

Key Takeaways:

• The central issue is whether the truck turned safely and yielded the right-of-way at a signalized intersection.
• Investigators should confirm the traffic light phase and examine visibility factors for both parties.
• Surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts may clarify whether the truck driver had time to avoid the teen.
• Even if the dirt bike wasn’t street legal, that alone doesn’t excuse a failure to yield or improper turning.
• Legal responsibility will hinge on who had the signal and whether due care was taken in making the turn.