Bakersfield, CA- Pickup and Motorcycle Crash on Howard Ave. and Norris Rd.

Bakersfield, CA (April 2, 2019)- The California Highway Patrol reported a morning crash on Tuesday involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle at Howard Avenue and Norris Road in Bakersfield.

The crash occurred at around 8:23 am, when a white Nissan Rogue reportedly rear-ended the motorcycle. Emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene to provide treatment to the motorcyclist and a juvenile passenger in the Nissan.

The crash resulted in minor injuries.

We wish those injured in this crash a speedy recovery.

When Motorcycles and Pickups Crash in California

According to the Insurance Information Institute, crashes involving motorcycles and light trucks (such as pickups) accounted for 18,675 fatal accidents and 1,198,000 injury accidents in the US in 2015. This number might sound surprisingly high until you consider the fact that even smaller trucks and SUVs are significantly larger than motorcycles.

The Brady Law Group has been representing motorcyclists for over twenty-five years. Our experience working with the unique situations involved in motorcycle crashes makes our attorneys some of the most respected accident attorneys in California. If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, contact us at 866-478-6483 to make an appointment with one of our skilled accident lawyers.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.