Motorcycle and Car Accident at Monitor Street and Berkshire Road in Bakersfield Sends 17-Year-Old Boy To Hospital Thursday afternoon

Bakersfield, California (March 26, 2020) – A 17-year-old boy riding a pocket motorcycle was struck and injured by a vehicle Thursday afternoon at an intersection in Bakersfield, according to authorities.

According to police, the boy was riding his miniature motorcycle southbound on Monitor Street when a vehicle traveling westbound on Berkshire Road hit him at about 3:15 p.m.

The teenager suffered moderate to major injuries and was taken to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition.

The woman driving the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with police. She had complaints of pain and was also transported to a hospital for treatment.

Alcohol, drugs or speed were not considered a factor in the accident.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is urged to call the Bakersfield Police at (661) 327-7111.

“Far too many motorcycle collisions are caused by the carelessness or recklessness of other motorists. Sadly, when this occurs, motorcyclists are the ones who tend to suffer the vast majority of injuries”, according to Arin Khodaverdian, Managing Partner and CEO Alpine Law Group. Under California’s rule of comparative negligence, a victim may be able to collect compensation for injuries and other damages even if you were partly at fault for the accident.

Mr. Khodaverdian encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222