Motorcyclist and Passenger Critically Injured After SUV Makes U-Turn on Highway 178
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2025) — A man and woman riding a motorcycle were critically injured Sunday morning when an SUV attempted a U-turn on Highway 178 and collided with them in East Bakersfield, according to Bakersfield police.
The crash happened on Oct. 12th around 9:38 a.m. near Comanche Drive in the 13300 block of the highway.
Investigators say both the black Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a white Honda CR-V were headed eastbound when the SUV’s driver made a U-turn in the roadway, causing the collision.
The motorcyclist and his passenger suffered severe injuries and were transported to a hospital, where they remain in critical condition. The driver of the Honda sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment.
Authorities do not believe speed or impairment played a role in the crash.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.
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