YouTuber Blake Mitchell dies in tragic motorcycle crash with a box truck
Lane V. Rogers, known online as Blake Mitchell, has died in a motorcycle crash near Oxnard, Southern California. The 31-year-old content creator was pronounced dead at the scene after a collision with a dropbox truck on Monday afternoon. Fans and colleagues have since paid tribute to his work and character.
The crash took place on Monday, 15 December 2025, shortly before 16:00 local time. Rogers, riding a motorcycle, collided with a box truck, suffering fatal blunt force trauma. The driver of the Honda stayed at the scene and assisted police with their investigation.
Rogers leaves behind a significant online community that followed his work for nearly a decade. The circumstances of the crash are still under investigation, with no official statements on contributing factors. His death has prompted an outpouring of grief from supporters and industry peers alike.
