Bakersfield, CA—A motorcyclist sustained severe injuries after colliding with a wall on Highway 99 in Bakersfield on Saturday afternoon, November 2, 2024, according to KGET.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. near the Ming Avenue eastbound off-ramp.
According to CHP, the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Highway 99 when, for reasons yet to be determined, the rider veered into a wall.
Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene and transported the injured motorcyclist to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities described the injuries as major.
CHP officers are still investigating the cause of the accident and have not yet determined if alcohol or drugs played a role.
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