(Bakersfield, CA) A collision between a bicycle and a car in the Oildale area left the cyclist with serious injuries on Thursday night. Authorities reported that the accident occurred around 8:56 p.m. on Airport Drive near Norris Road.
The accident allegedly occurred due to poor lighting in the area, causing both drivers to collide in a tragic accident that led to the cyclist’s serious injuries.
The investigation into the primary factor of this accident is still ongoing, and alcohol or drugs have been ruled out as the possible cause so far. A photographer from a local media outlet reported that the cyclist was transported by ambulance to the hospital, and their condition is currently unknown.
This crash in Bakersfield highlights the dangers of the road and how vulnerable cyclists are to suffering terrible injuries compared to motor vehicle drivers. It is important for both cyclists and drivers to remain alert while driving on streets and highways to prevent accidents.
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