Motorcyclist Killed After Franklin Parkway Crash in San Mateo
Cooper Alexander Lahoud, 25, of San Mateo, died after his motorcycle left eastbound Franklin Parkway and struck a light pole east of Baze Road at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, according to the San Mateo Police Department.
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What San Mateo Police Reported
San Mateo police were dispatched to Franklin Parkway east of Baze Road at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, after a report of a motorcycle crash.
Officers found a motorcyclist in the street with major injuries, a crashed motorcycle, and a severed city light pole. The rider died from his injuries. Police identified him the next day as Cooper Alexander Lahoud, 25, of San Mateo.
Police Said No Other Vehicles Were Involved
Investigators reported that no other vehicles were involved and that Lahoud was wearing a helmet. Police said their preliminary investigation and supporting evidence indicated speed was likely a contributing factor as the motorcycle traveled east on Franklin Parkway, left the roadway, and hit the pole.
The roadway remained closed for nearly three hours during the investigation. This article does not assign fault, and the police investigation may be updated as more evidence is reviewed.
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Our thoughts are with Lahoud's family and friends.
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