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Bakersfield, CA – Juvenile Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Coffee Rd

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Bakersfield, CA (January 11, 2021) – A motorcycle crash in the Bakersfield area on Sunday afternoon claimed the life of a juvenile while leaving a second person injured. Just after 1 p.m., on January 10, the Bakersfield Police Department responded to the scene of a crash on Coffee Road.

Reports from authorities show that an SUV collided with a westbound motorcycle at the intersection of Coffee Road and Hageman Road as the SUV driver attempted to make a left turn.

A juvenile on the motorcycle was fatally injured in the accident. The adult male driver of the vehicle was rushed to Kern Medical for the treatment of life-threatening injuries. No one in the SUV was injured. At this time, investigations are underway.

Our thoughts are with the man who was injured in this accident. We hope for his fast and full recovery.

Our condolences go out to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in California

Motorcycle accidents claim the lives of hundreds of people throughout California State each year while leaving over 15,000 others injured. Although riders on motorcycles are usually careful and cautious, we are unable to control how others sharing the road maintain control over their vehicles. As a result, numerous people end up losing their lives in accidents due to the negligent and reckless actions of drivers. In many cases, distracted driving, impaired driving, and people engaging in reckless and negligent behaviors cause life-altering injuries that leave surviving relatives devastated.

As if dealing with overwhelming grief was not enough, numerous families are required to put forth tens of thousands of dollars to cover the funeral costs of their loved ones. When victims are killed in accidents resulting from the negligence of others, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in California as soon as possible. Although we understand that no amount of compensation could ever take away a family’s pain and suffering, compensation can help grieving families cover to costs of burial and funeral expenses and alleviate the impact of lost wages moving forward.

Working with a responsive and effective legal team after experiencing the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can help to ensure your legal rights are protected. With nearly four decades of experience, the California motorcycle accident attorneys at Torem & Associates have helped thousands of families hold wrongdoers accountable and get the justice they deserve for their loved ones. Being able to focus on moving forward after experiencing a loss is something our law firm is dedicated to helping our clients do. We work hard to help families protect their legal rights and best interests. If your loved one lost their life in a collision, and you believe negligence played a role, contact our personal injury attorneys in Bakersfield at (888) 500-5000 to see how we can help you. Schedule a free case evaluation with our team at www.Torem.com to discuss the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident to determine what options are available for you.

Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts.  These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Bakersfield.  For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers.  If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.  

DisclaimerOur firm, Torem & Associates, has worked hard to become valued members of the local business community.  We write these posts as a way to bring awareness to the dangers of driving or being a passenger in any type of automobile accident. We hope that through awareness, people will use additional caution when out on the roadways in Bakersfield and throughout California to prevent being seriously injured in a crash. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post is meant to be informational and is not intended to be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. The photos used in the post are not representative of the actual accident scene. 

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