64-Year-Old Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident near Democrat Road

BAKERSFIELD, CA (June 29, 2022) – A motorcycle crash on Highway 178 claimed the life of Mario Lewis Carrete, Thursday evening.

The collision occurred around 6:27 p.m., near Democrat Road on June 23rd.

Authorities reported that a 2010 Ford Edge and a 2022 Harley Davidson motorcycle were involved in the collision. The motorcyclist was traveling east when they collided head-on with a 2010 Ford Edge, driven by Yates Brook.

Moreover, police said that Carrete veered left and crossed over the highway for unknown reasons, causing him to strike the Ford.

Meanwhile, paramedics arrived and pronounced 64-year-old Carrete dead at the scene due to the extent of his injuries.

Both lanes on Highway 178 were blocked for several hours following the incident, but reopened later at around 9:40 p.m. An active investigation into the crash is currently underway.

The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Mario Lewis Carrete.

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