Bakersfield, CA: Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Edison Highway
At Least 1 Killed in Bakersfield Motorcycle Accident on Edison Highway near Sterling Road
Bakersfield, California (June 16, 2021) – At least one person was killed early Wednesday morning in a traffic collision between a motorcycle and a car in east Bakersfield, authorities said.
The fatal crash happened just before 5:00 a.m. on Edison Highway, just east of Sterling Road.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a motorcycle collided with a vehicle for an unknown reason on Edison Highway.
Edison Highway Crash Kills At Least 1
At least one person died in the accident. It was not immediately clear whether the deceased person was the motorcyclist or the driver.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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