Motorcyclist Killed in Big Rig Crash on Welch Avenue and South Union Avenue in Bakersfield

A man was riding a motorcycle westbound on Welch Avenue when he collided with a semi-truck traveling northbound on South Union Avenue.

Bakersfield Motorcycle Accident
Rider Killed in Bakersfield Motorcycle Accident on Welch Avenue and South Union Avenue

Bakersfield, CA.- A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash with a big rig in Bakersfield on Sunday evening, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.

The accident took place on Welch Avenue and South Union Avenue at about 6:07 p.m. September 21.

A man was riding a motorcycle westbound on Welch Avenue when he collided with a semi-truck traveling northbound on South Union Avenue.

The motorcyclist was rushed to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The big rig driver was unhurt and cooperated with the investigators.

The Bakersfield Police Department is conducting an investigation into the collision.

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