[01-20-2022] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Motorcycle Crash in Bakersfield

One unidentified person was killed following a deadly motorcycle crash at an Oildale intersection on Thursday evening, January 20, 2022.

[01-20-2022] Kern County, CA - One Person Killed After a Deadly Motorcycle Crash in BakersfieldThe fatal motorcycle crash happened at approximately 7:23 p.m. at the intersection of Sequoia Drive and Roberts Lane.

A Ford Explorer and a motorcycle collided at the intersection under unclear circumstances. How the accident occurred and why it happened have not been established.

Unfortunately, the motorcycle rider was killed in the crash. His identity has not been disclosed. No other injuries were reported.

Information about the crash is limited at the moment. The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the accident.

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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), almost 8.5 million registered motorbikes were used in 2012. Owning a motorcycle has numerous advantages; after all, it is a less expensive alternative to cars and more adaptable and easier to use.

Riding a motorcycle, on the other hand, comes with risks. In 2016, there were 5,286 motorcycle fatalities in the United States.

There were a total of 5,014 motorcycle fatalities across the country in 2019. Motorcycle fatalities had been down since the early 1980s, but they began to climb again in 1998 and remained so until 2008.

According to California Highway Patrol records, there were 261 motorcycle crashes in Kern County in 2017. Of them, 77 (or 30 percent) were located within the city limits of Bakersfield.

Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failing to obey traffic laws are common causes of motorcycle accidents.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Victims in Bakersfield

When a loved one dies in a motorbike accident, the victim’s family may exploit the at-fault party and insurance companies.

If you desire justice and compensation, you need to contact a lawyer to submit a wrongful death claim on behalf of the victim’s family.

They will only get the justice and compensation they deserve if they file a wrongful death claim. In a wrongful death claim, the responsible party is legally obligated to compensate for the decedent’s medical expenses, funeral costs, pain, and suffering.

Arash Law’s experienced motorcycle accident lawyers are aggressive and know what it takes to win. They make a great effort to reach an agreement with the insurance company. If no reasonable settlement offer is offered, they will take your case to trial, where you can present your case to a jury. To schedule your free consultation, please call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.

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