[01-27-2023] Kern County, CA – CHP Motorcycle Officer Injured in Bakersfield Vehicle Collision

A CHP motorcycle officer was injured following a collision with a vehicle in northwest Bakersfield on Friday morning, January 27, 2023.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the crash occurred around 11:45 a.m. at the Coffee Road and Rosedale Highway intersection.

The crash involved a silver or gray SUV with a single occupant that drove through a red light while traveling north and a CHP motorcycle rider traveling east through the intersection on a green signal.

The officer sustained minor wounds due to the impact and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No updates on their current status were released. Meanwhile, the driver was unharmed.

The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. Further investigation continued.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

In 2020, motorcyclists were to blame for 14% of all road deaths, 18% of all occupant deaths, and 4% of all occupant injuries, according to the National Safety Council. Even though only 3% of these vehicles made up 0.6% of all vehicle miles, they did make up a big part of that number. If the victims had been wearing helmets, maybe some of the terrible deaths could have been prevented.

In 2020, for every 100 million km driven, 2,333 more lives were lost than in 2019. During this time, both the total number of deaths and the rate of deaths went up by about 20%. There have been 5,579 deaths for every 100,000 tourists (a rate of 31.64).

As of this writing, more than 785,424 motorcycles are on the roads in California. More than their fair share of traffic deaths in the state are caused by motorcyclists. Experts say that only about 6% of these deaths can be blamed on drivers who were not paying attention.

What to Do After an Accident and How to Get a Police Report

For immediate assistance after a car crash, dial 911. If questioned, simply provide the facts to the best of your knowledge. Some accident victims, still reeling from experience, apologize profusely, even if they had nothing to do with the incident. The insurance company can use this against you to reject your claim.

Call the local police to request a police report. Or fill out our online form if you’d want us to request it on your behalf. As soon as we receive your report request, we will begin looking into your claim at no initial cost to you. To process your claim all the way through, we need the following materials.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Kern County

If a California motorcycle rider gets hurt and thinks they might have a case, they should talk to an attorney right away. One of our lawyers will get back to you about any questions or possible claims.

If you or someone you care about was hurt or killed in a motorcycle accident, you should file a claim for financial damages. People who have been wronged can file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit to get monetary damages.

Our trusted and award-winning Kern County motorcycle accident attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.