Lane Rogers was killed in a motorcycle accident in California this week, Str8Up is devastated to report. He was just 31 years old. Lane had been visiting friends in L.A. and Ventura counties over the weekend, and he was riding the motorcycle near Pacific Coast Highway in Oxnard when he collided with a box truck at 3:48 p.m. on Monday. Ventura County Fire arrived moments later, and he was pronounced dead at 3:58 p.m. Lane’s family has been notified, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing. Lane had rented the motorcycle to use during his week-long stay in California, and he did have prior experience using this type of vehicle in Kentucky, where he lived and is survived by numerous loved ones, a cat, two horses, and a dog. I’ve covered Lane Rogers here since his debut as gay porn star Blake Mitchell in 2014, and throughout all that coverage (the awards, the movies, the interviews, the thirst traps, the book tour), never once did I think I’d be reporting something this unspeakably tragic. I’m not sure if I’m in shock or disbelief, or an impossibly fucked up combination of both. I hope to share more later, including reactions from industry colleagues and peers, but right now, these words swirl in my head when I think of Lane: Relentlessly loyal, opinionated, brutally honest yet fair, forgiving, level-headed, hilarious, inquisitive, ethical, and endlessly full of life. He so sincerely wanted everyone to be better and saw the good in everyone. He was among the brightest and most ambitious people I’ve ever known. Lane’s friendship over the last 10 years is one of the greatest gifts that running this website has ever given me. The support and kindness that Lane gave to his family and friends is irreplaceable, and my love goes out to all of you. Some photos from over the years: