Ulises Rodriguez Killed in Arvin Motorcycle Accident on Comanche Drive
Ulises Rodriguez ID’d as Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Comanche Drive near Sunset Boulevard in Arvin
Arvin, California (April 18, 2021) – The man who died Thursday afternoon following a motorcycle accident in Arvin has been identified by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office as Ulises Ramirez Rodriguez, 19.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly accident was reported at around 1:44 p.m. Thursday, April 15, on Comanche Drive, just north of Sunset Boulevard.
The CHP said a 2004 Chevy Suburban hauling a utility trailer was stopped on the right shoulder of southbound Comanche Drive when it tried to make a U-turn.
The Suburban reportedly turned directly in front of a 2010 Kawasaki EX250J that was heading southbound on Comanche Drive at an unspecified speed, driven by Rodriguez.
The motorcycle ultimately crashed into the driver’s side of the Suburban. The impact caused Rodriguez to be ejected from the bike onto the roadway.
Deadly Motorcycle Accident on Comanche Drive in Arvin
Rodriguez was transported to Kern Medical, where he was later declared dead.
The Suburban driver, Manuel Pantoja, 49, of Arvin, and his passenger, Jessie Mendez, were also taken to Kern Medical with minor to moderate injuries.
Neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected factors in the crash.
CHP is investigating to establish the cause of the accident.
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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