[11-06-2022] Kern County, CA – Fatal Motorcycle Crash Leaves One Death in Oildale

The California Highway Patrol reported a fatal crash that killed a motorcyclist in Oildale on Sunday afternoon, November 6, 2022.

According to the CHP, the authorities were called to the collision that occurred at 3:14 p.m. on China Grade Loop close to Tanker Road.

David H., 58, of Bakersfield was traveling west on China Grade Loop in his 2000 Harley Davidson, approaching Junction Road at an unknown speed.

A man was approaching the Harley Davidson in his 2012 Ford F-250 and was getting ready to make a left turn onto Junction Road from China Grade Loop.

The CHP stated that the Harley Davidson crossed over double yellow lines and tried to pass the Ford on the left just as the Ford was starting to turn left. The Harley Davidson then collided with the Ford.

The motorcycle rider’s death was confirmed on the spot. There were no available reports on the condition of the other driver.

Investigations are still ongoing to determine whether alcohol or drugs were used in this collision.

The Bakersfield Area of the California Highway Patrol encourages anyone with information to call them.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that 5014 people died in motorcycle accidents in 2012. In the early 1980s, there was a clear drop in numbers. However, from 1998 to 2008, there was a steady increase.

Additionally, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration research shows that motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to get hurt in a crash than people in cars.

A total of 15,527 motorcyclists suffered injuries in accidents in the United States in 2017 alone, and 541 of those motorcyclists died as a result.

Most of the roads in California are on the Top 100 Motorcycle Roads list on motorcycleroads.com. This is the state where there are the most registered motorcycles. A total of about 800,000 motorcycles are registered in the form right now.

Two-thirds of motorcycle accidents at intersections happen because the driver can’t see. Accidents are more likely to occur with motorcycles than with other types of vehicles.

Motorcycle accidents can be avoided. Motorcycle riders can make sure they are always riding safely by following traffic rules and using safety gear like helmets.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Oildale

The effects of a motorcycle accident can be scary, upsetting, and confusing for the rider and the victim. In the blink of an eye, it can happen. If you can’t afford treatment, you might be out of commission for a while, and the effects of this might last for the rest of your life.

If you are hurt in an accident, you should hire a lawyer with experience and an excellent reputation to help you. If a person or group directly or indirectly hurts another person or group, they have a moral and legal obligation to make up for it.

Those who get hurt in traffic accidents can ask those who were careless to pay them back for the injuries and other losses.

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