Identification of Deceased – Traffic Collision Fatality 
Santa Maria, Calif. – The Santa Maria Police Department has identified the motorcyclist who died as a result of a traffic collision on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the 600 block of East Boone Street.
The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Vincent Hargadon, a resident of Santa Maria.
As previously reported, at approximately 10:58 a.m., the Santa Maria Police Department, along with the Santa Maria Fire Department and American Medical Response (AMR), responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers located the motorcyclist lying in the roadway and immediately began life-saving measures. Hargadon was transported to Marian Regional Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Santa Maria Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The investigation is being handled by Officer Matthews of the Traffic Unit, who can be reached at (805) 928-3781 ext. 1608.
Prepared by: Sgt. Shane Armstrong
Santa Maria Police Department Traffic Unit
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781
