Kern County, CA: Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 5
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Kern County Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 5 near Twisselman Road
Kern County, California (July 27, 2020) – One person was killed, and another seriously injured in a two-motorcycle crash that led to a multi-car accident on Friday in Kern County, authorities said.
The fatal motorcycle crash occurred on Interstate 5, north of Twisselman Road, on July 24.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a group of motorcyclists was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 when, for unknown reasons, two of the riders collided.
As a result of the collision, one motorcycle, a 2011 Harley Davidson, reportedly veered onto the right shoulder. The other bike, a 2015 Kawasaki, collided with another vehicle driven by Robert Barnard, 63.
The Kawasaki driver, a 33-year-old rider, was ejected onto the roadway.
Barnard’s car then crossed the median and collided with a 2013 Kia, driven by Victoria Villa Gomez, 36.
1 Killed, 1 Injured in 2-Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 5 in Kern County
The 33-year-old rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Harley Davidson driver was transported to Kern Medical Center with moderate injuries.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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