{"id":3827,"date":"2025-10-14T12:19:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/3827\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T12:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:19:25","slug":"motorcyclists-hurt-suv-makes-u-turn-highway-178-bakersfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/3827\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcyclists Hurt SUV Makes U-Turn Highway 178, Bakersfield"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Motorcyclist and Passenger Critically Injured After SUV Makes U-Turn on Highway 178<\/p>\n

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2025) \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

The crash happened on Oct. 12th around 9:38 a.m. near Comanche Drive in the 13300 block of the highway.<\/p>\n

Investigators say both the black Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a white Honda CR-V were headed eastbound when the SUV\u2019s driver made a U-turn in the roadway, causing the collision.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Authorities do not believe speed or impairment played a role in the crash.<\/p>\n

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.<\/p>\n

Got Legal Questions? Get Answers: 1-800-208-3538<\/p>\n

When it matters most, trust\u00a0Johnson Attorneys Group. We are a personal injury law firm serving clients injured in California due to a negligent motorist. If you would like to contribute any information or would like to discuss a potential case, please\u00a0call 1-(800) 208-3538\u00a0as soon as possible. Our\u00a0personal injury law firm\u00a0<\/a>is a proud, longtime supporter of\u00a0Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).<\/p>\n


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