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Motorcycle rider shot in back during possible road rage altercation in Saugus
By Jonathan Lloyd at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A motorcycle rider involved in a possible road rage confrontation with a driver was shot in the back Sunday night in Saugus.
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded at about 10:30 p.m. to the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Seco Canyon Road in the community ...
Key takeaway Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded at about 10:30 p.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The shooting of a motorcycle rider in Saugus raises concerns about road safety and the potential for violent confrontations on Los Angeles County roads. The incident occurred at a major intersection in the community, where drivers and motorcyclists frequently interact. The fact that witnesses reported a dark-colored sedan driving erratically and attempting to strike the victim suggests a disturbing level of aggression on the part of the driver. As the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigates this possible road rage altercation, residents may wonder about the prevalence of such incidents in the area and what measures can be taken to prevent them. The sheriff's department's request for witnesses to come forward indicates that they are taking a thorough approach to the investigation, and the community will be watching to see if any arrests are made or if additional safety measures are implemented to reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded at about 10:30 p.m. to the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Seco Canyon Road in the community ...
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