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[01-24-2025] Kern County, CA – Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Collision With Semi-Truck On Highway 14 Near California City

Published January 29, 2025

[01-24-2025] Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Collision With Semi-Truck On Highway 14 Near California CityA motorcyclist sustained major injuries in a crash involving a semi-trailer truck on Highway 14 near California City on Friday morning, January 24, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Caltrans, the collision occurred around 7:17 a.m. near California City Boulevard. Witnesses reported seeing the semi-truck weaving across the roadway before the crash.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene and confirmed that the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries. It is unclear if anyone else was injured in the collision.

Authorities closed southbound traffic on Highway 14 following the crash, with vehicles being diverted to the California City Boulevard offramp.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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