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Bakersfield, CA, July 3, 2025 – A motorcyclist who died in a tragic collision on Thursday morning in southwest Bakersfield has been identified as Miguel Angel Raya, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. on July 3, 2025, at the intersection of White Lane and Old River Road.CHP officers arrived at the scene and found Raya down in the roadway suffering from major injuries. Investigators say the collision involved Raya’s motorcycle and another vehicle, though the exact cause of the crash is still under investigation . Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but Miguel Angel Raya was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries. The driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
Miguel Angel Raya Killed in Motorcycle Crash on White Lane and Old River Road in Bakersfield
A tragic early morning collision claimed the life of 46‑year‑old Miguel Angel Raya of Wasco on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at approximately 6:45 a.m. at the intersection of White Lane and Old River Road in southwest Bakersfield, California. According to the Bakersfield Police Department and Kern County Coroner, Raya was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a vehicle. Emergency responders arrived to find him suffering from major injuries, and despite life‑saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained and cooperated with investigators. Authorities say neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to be factors in the crash.
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