Motorcyclist Sustains Major Injuries Following Highway 99 Accident near 7th Standard Road in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California (November 8, 2021) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a traffic crash in north Bakersfield, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The major injury collision was reported shortly after 3:00 p.m. on the southbound side of Highway 99, just south of 7th Standard Road.
According to the CHP, a truck was traveling on the highway when it lost a part, which struck a motorcycle.
The impact caused the rider to fly off and land on the highway's right shoulder.
Major Injury Motorcycle Accident on Highway 99 in Bakersfield
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and rendered aid to the motorcyclist who sustained major injuries as a result of the accident. The name and current condition of the rider were not available.
The truck driver did not suffer any injuries in the collision.
The No. 1 lane of southbound Highway 99 was closed due to the crash.
The accident remains under investigation.
Motorcycle Accidents in California
In 2019, California was leading in the number of registered motorcycles in the USA. The state has also, over the years, recorded high numbers of motorcycle accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries or death.
Some of the common causes of motorcycle collisions in California include:
- Motorcycle lane splitting
- Cars making left turns
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence
- Road hazards
Motorcyclists are more likely to suffer serious injuries when an accident happens compared to car passengers. This is so because motorcycles do not have many safety features such as airbags, safety belts or steel cage to protect riders. Instead, they rely on helmets and protective riding suits only.
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