California

Motorcyclist Killed in Accident at Hwy 223 in Bakersfield, CA

Date
December 4, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

California 223, Bakersfield, CA, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Motorcycle, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 223
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-Truck collided with a motorcycle


What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist at Hwy 223 in Bakersfield, CA on December 4th, 2022. Police say the incident happened as a motorcycle was attempting to pass traffic in a left lane of Edison Road before traveling into the path of a tractor-trailer. The two vehicles collided and the motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries. The truck driver involved was not injured. Additional information was not available.

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