Motorcyclist dies in crash with truck on White Lane and Lily Drive in Bakersfield, California
Motorcyclist dies after collision with truck in southwest Bakersfield
Bakersfield Police say that one man has died after a motorcycle and a truck collided near the intersection of White Lane and Lily Drive in southwest Bakersfield.
The crash happened around 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon; the driver of the motorcycle was transported to a hospital with major injuries where he later died.
The condition of the truck driver is not known, but they are cooperating with the investigation according to police.
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The motorcyclist suffered major injuries and was taken to a hospital where he later died of his injuries.
His identity has not been released.
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