BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Southbound Interstate 5 at Twisselman Road has reopened following a motorcycle accident, according to the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Page.
According to CHP, a motorcyclist was in an accident at approximately 11:56 a.m. after losing a tire and swerving off the roadway. The bike rolled over several times and the rider landed on the right-hand shoulder near a fence.
The rider landed face down but was still breathing, CHP said. The rider had possible major injuries.
Southbound I-5 was closed after a Medevac was announced for the rider, according to CHP. The roadway reopened at 1:13 p.m.
The rider’s condition is unknown at this time.
