BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A motorcyclist was killed Saturday night in a multi-vehicle crash on northbound lanes of Highway 99, near the Ming Avenue off-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Officers with CHP Bakersfield said they first responded to the crash around 9:25 p.m.
An investigation determined a 39-year-old man was riding a motorcycle northbound on Hwy. 99. The motorcyclist was headed to the on-ramp to westbound traffic of Hwy. 58.
Officers determined a 36-year-old man driving a Chevrolet Tahoe unsafely crossed the line dividing the transition road and on-ramp lanes.
This caused the motorcyclist to crash into the left side of the Chevrolet.
The rider was ejected from the motorcycle, where he was struck by oncoming traffic.
The CHP said the rider suffered major injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
At this time, it was determined that impairment does not appear to be a factor in the crash.
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Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call CHP Bakersfield at (661) 396-6600.