Update: Suspect in Fatal January Motorcycle Accident in Bakersfield Arrested
Woman Arrested in Fatal Bakersfield Motorcycle Crash at Coffee and Hageman Roads
Bakersfield, California (July 6, 2021) – Authorities have arrested a suspected involved in a motorcycle accident that killed a 13-year-old boy in January in Bakersfield.
The deadly crash happened at the intersection of Coffee and Hageman Roads shortly before 1 p.m. January 10.
Authorities said Johnathan Deal was riding a motorcycle westbound on the roadway when an SUV, driven by Cristina Moreno-Gonzalez, made a left turn in front of him. Both vehicles eventually collided.
Deal’s stepson, 13-year-old Nicolas Peterson, who was riding as his passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deal was transported to Kern Medical with life-threatening injuries.
On July 2, Moreno-Gonzalez was arrested in connection with the deadly crash. She was charged with felony vehicle manslaughter with gross negligence and a traffic violation.
Moreno-Gonzalez was released after posting a bail of $50,000.
The crash remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist Safety
The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.
Tips for Safe Riding of Motorcycles
- Ensure you are properly licensed before riding a motorcycle.
- Practice how to operate a motorcycle properly.
- Wear the proper protection.
- Ride responsibly.
If you have lost someone you love in a fatal motorcycle accident, contact a Pacific Attorney Group wrongful death attorney today at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and seek justice on behalf of the deceased.
