Bakersfield, CA: Motorcyclist Injured in Traffic Crash near Interstate 5 and Highway 99
Rider Airlifted after Bakersfield Motorcycle Accident near Interstate 5 and Highway 99 Split
Bakersfield, California (October 9, 2020) – A motorcyclist was injured Thursday afternoon in a traffic accident in Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol.
At about 3:20 p.m. Thursday, October 8, the CHP officers received a report about the accident just north of the Interstate 5 and Highway 99 split.
As per the CHP report, the motorcyclist and a black Dodge Charger collided in the northbound lanes of Highway 99 for an unknown reason.
Motorcyclist Injured in Bakersfield Crash near Interstate 5 and Highway 99
The motorcyclist was airlifted to a local hospital in unknown condition.
Police closed all northbound lanes of Highway 99 due to the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
Motorcycle accidents more often than not result in major injuries, and sometimes death. Most motorcycle accidents in California involve collision with other vehicles, typically automobiles. When an automobile collides with a motorcycle, chances are high that the motorcyclist will sustain injuries. Riders are, therefore, advised to always wear protective gear whenever they hit the road. Protective gear can greatly reduce the extent of injuries that a rider sustains in the event of an accident. On the other hand, being involved in a motorcycle collision while not wearing proper protective gear will not only increase the chances for sustaining major injuries, but may also adversely affect the amount of settlement you get if you filed a personal injury claim.
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