Lake Isabella motorcyclist dead after crashing on Highway 178: CHP

Joshua Eyraud
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A motorcyclist is dead after losing control and crashing in Lake Isabella Tuesday morning.

On July 2, the California Highway Patrol responded to Highway 178 and Mobile Drive for a crash involving a motorcyclist. The rider was traveling westbound on Highway 178 near Mobile Drive when they made an sudden turning movement, sending them down an embankment.

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The motorist was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene, according to CHP.

The Kern County Coroner’s Office will release the name of the victim at a later date.

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The use of alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors in this crash.

For any additional information contact the Bakersfield Area Public Information officer Tomas Martinez, at 661-396-6600.

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