Fatal Motorcycle Crash on I-5 and Grapevine
On October 8, 2023, the California Highway Patrol reported a fatal multi-vehicle crash involving two motorcycle riders on southbound I-5 near Grapevine Road in Kern County. The incident occurred along the southbound side of Interstate 5 just north of Fort Tejon Road, officials said.
Details on the Fatal Motorcycle Crash on I-5 and Grapevine Road
A preliminary release indicated that CHP traffic officers were notified of a stalled vehicle, a pickup truck, blocking the No. 2 Lane of southbound Interstate 5. While authorities were on the way, two individuals on separate bikes were riding southbound on I-5 and allegedly collided with the rear of the disabled vehicle. The impact of the collision allegedly caused both motorcyclists to be ejected off their bikes.
First responders arrived at the crash site and transported a motorcyclist, age 25, to an area hospital for treatment. The other biker, a man, age 33, was declared deceased at the accident scene, the California Highway Patrol reported. Additional information on the fatal motorcycle crash on southbound I-5 and Grapevine Road in Kern County was unavailable. An investigation is ongoing.
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