Austin Dennis Killed in Motorcycle Accident at Brundage Lane and Madison Street in Bakersfield
Austin Dennis ID’d as Motorcyclist Killed in Bakersfield Crash at Brundage Lane and Madison Street
Bakersfield, California (June 1, 2021) – The Kern County Sheriff’s Office has identified the motorcyclist who died Saturday morning in a collision with a truck in East Bakersfield as Austin Ray Dennis, 26.
The deadly crash occurred shortly after 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at the intersection of Brundage Lane and Madison Street.
Police said Dennis was riding his motorcycle in the area when, for unknown reasons, he crashed into the side of a truck.
The truck flipped onto its side upon the impact.
Deadly Motorcycle Crash in East Bakersfield
Emergency personnel responded to the crash and pronounced Dennis dead at the scene.
The driver and the passenger of the truck were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. Both were only identified as a man and a woman.
Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the collision.
A GoFundMe account has been created to help cover funeral expenses for Dennis.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.
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.
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