Michael Figone Dies After Motorcycle Accident on Marina Drive in Hope Ranch

Michael Figone Killed in Hope Ranch Crash on Marina Drive near Alisa Lane

Michael Figone Killed in Hope Ranch Crash on Marina Drive near Alisa Lane

Hope Ranch, California (May 4, 2023) – Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in a traffic crash on Tuesday afternoon in Hope Ranch as 45-year-old Michael Joseph Figone of Santa Barbara.

The collision happened on Marina Drive near Alsia Lane after 4:45 p.m. on May 2.

According to a police report, Figone was heading eastbound on Marina Drive in a Yamaha R6 motorcycle when he crashed into the right side of the westbound postal car and was turning left onto Alisa Lane. Figone was thrown off his bike after the crash.

Figone was pronounced dead at the crash site.

33-year-old George Turner of Santa Barbara, the mail truck driver, was not hurt in the crash.

Police did not suspect alcohol or drugs to have contributed to the crash.

Authorities closed Marina Drive for approximately two hours for an on-scene investigation.

An investigation is ongoing.