[01-21-2021] Kern County, CA – Motorcycle Accident in Bakersfield Results in One Death

An unidentified person was killed after a fatal motorcycle collision in Southwest Bakersfield on Thursday evening, January 21.

The deadly accident occurred at the intersection of Old River Road and Millux Road at approximately 6:40 p.m. A motorcycle collided with a semi-truck at the intersection.

How the collision occurred, and the reason why it happened has not been established. One person was killed as a result of the accident.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. Local authorities are currently investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the factors that affected the accident and the liability.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents often lead to irreversible and often fatal consequences. Motorcyclists are highly vulnerable in collisions and can easily sustain catastrophic and fatal injuries. There are many physical outcomes that can come from a motorcycle crash, such as road rash, traumatic tattooing to the head, and brain injuries.

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, motorcycle riders have 16 times the risk of injury and 35 times the risk of a fatal crash compared to car passengers.

Some common reasons motorcycle accidents happen are distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Kern County

Motorcyclists can also sustain damages such as emotional scarring and expensive property damage. While nothing can reverse the damage incurred in a motorcycle accident, the civil courts offer a financial remedy to injured parties. After a motorcycle crash, speak to an experienced Bakersfield accident lawyer immediately.

The aggressive motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience handling these types of wrecks throughout California. We’ve helped thousands of people recover after accidents similar to yours. Our mission is to protect crash victims’ rights and assist them in negotiations with large insurance companies that don’t have their best interests at heart. You have nothing to lose in contacting us.

Whether a motorcycle crash led to your severe injuries and disability or the death of a family member, contact us. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule your free consultation anywhere in California. Our offices are conveniently located in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco & Riverside, plus we also serve the Irvine, Orange County, Fresno, and Sacramento areas, to name a few.