Man dies in motorcycle crash on Highway 178 in Bakersfield, California
Motorcycle rider dead after crash on Highway 178
A man is dead following a motorcycle crash on Highway 178 Wednesday evening.
According to the California Highway Patrol traffic page, a motorcycle rider was headed westbound around 5:30 p.m.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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