The Kern County Coroner’s Office on Monday, September 21st, disclosed the identity of the man killed in a car accident in Bakersfield, California. Jack Christopher Shipley, 51, a city resident, drove a motorcycle that collided with a sports utility vehicle.

The car accident report showed that the collision happened at the China Grade Loop north of Alfred Harrell Highway on Sunday, September 20th. Shipley died at the scene, and the coroner’s office will perform an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

The California Highway Patrol stated in a press release that they dispatched officers to the area of the incident shortly after 8 p.m., and a coroner arrived around 8:48 p.m. The details of the events leading to the collision are not immediately available.

The occurrence led to the closure of the roadway in both directions while the CHP collected evidence and cleared the scene. There is no additional information.

Auto-motorcycle collisions are avoidable if drivers and motorcycle riders follow the road’s rule and prioritize safety. Due to the high fatality rate among motorcyclists, law enforcement and traffic agencies advise that riders take extra precaution when operating the two-wheeled drive.

Extra precaution covers wearing the appropriate gear to reduce the severity of the injuries sustained. Enhance visibility at night with headlights and reflective clothing, stay awake and alert, and avoid drinking and riding. Avoid riding in adverse weather, hone riding skills with continuous education, avoid lane splitting, and weaving in and out of traffic.

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