Bakersfield, CA: Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Edison Highway
Man Killed in Bakersfield Motorcycle Accident on Edison Highway near Sterling Road
Bakersfield, California (June 16, 2021) – A motorcyclist was killed early Wednesday morning in a traffic collision in Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened just before 5:00 a.m. on Edison Highway, just east of Sterling Road.
CHP said a Ford SUV was pulling out of a driveway at 3615 Edison Highway when it entered Edison Highway directly into the path of a 38-year-old man who was riding his motorcycle eastbound.
The left front of the SUV collided with the motorcycle.
Edison Highway Crash Kills Motorcyclist
The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was transported to Kern Medical, where he was pronounced dead.
The Ford driver was uninjured.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
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.
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