Motorcyclist Injured in Truck Collision on Interstate 5 [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (July 24, 2022) – On Saturday, at around 9:30 p.m., a motorcyclist sustained injuries in a truck collision on Interstate 5.

The authorities responded to the crash scene at about 10 p.m. on the northbound lanes of the freeway, south of Grapevine Road.

When they arrived, the authorities located a truck stopped on the side of the road. They say its brakes caught fire which spread to the trailer.

Apparently, a bus may have also been involved in the crash. 

Officers say the motorcyclist sustained major injuries.

In the meantime, officers are investigating the cause of the vehicle collision south of Grapevine Road.

As a driver, it is your responsibility to be a proactive driver, rather than a reactive one. Moreover, driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.

If the road is winding to the right, for example, look as far into the turn as possible. This will improve your safety and make your turns smoother.

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Dealing With a Vehicular Collision

Even though state laws prohibit cell phone use when driving, upwards of 80% of car accidents are a result of distracted drivers.

Therefore, it is important to know how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in a traffic collision like the collision on Interstate 5.

Furthermore, here are the things that we need to do in case of an accident:

• Before anything else, seek medical attention if you sustained injuries.
• Next, get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
• Then, collect as much information as possible: insurance and contact information of people involved in the accident and pictures/videos of vehicles involved.
• Also, do not forget documentation of fault, and whatever else that can be used for evidence.
• Afterward, file a police report or incident report by calling 911.
• Finally, hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers.

If you sustained injuries in an incident like the collision south of Grapevine Road, call Sweet Lawyers at (800) 674 7852.

Indeed, our legal team would be very glad to assist you with your legal concerns. Aside from calling us, you may also reach us through our live chat agents any time of the day, and any day of the week.