Bakersfield, CA – On the evening of Friday, January 30, 2026, a collision involving an unidentified motorcyclist and the driver of a sedan resulted in unconfirmed injuries, according to KBAK.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 9:10 PM near South Chester Avenue and South M Street.
Authorities stated that the motorcycle and a sedan were involved in a traffic collision under circumstances that remain under investigation. CHP has not confirmed whether the motorcyclist or the sedan occupant sustained injuries, and no information has been released regarding transport to a medical facility.
According to CHP documentation, one of the involved vehicles was traveling southbound before coming to rest on the north side of the roadway following the impact. Officers secured the area to allow for evidence collection, vehicle positioning analysis, and traffic control while the preliminary investigation was conducted.
The cause of the crash has not been determined, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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