Lake Isabella, CA – On the afternoon of Sunday, June 22, 2025, a motorcycle crash resulted in injuries to Darren Paul McPheeters, 64, that later proved fatal, according to KBAK.

The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 2:48 PM near Barlow Road, east of Barlow Drive.

Authorities stated that McPheeters was riding a motorcycle when, for reasons that remain under investigation, he lost control and crashed. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported McPheeters to Kern Medical for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. He remained hospitalized for several days before passing away from his injuries on June 29.

Officials have not released information regarding the possible cause of the collision, and it remains unclear whether speed, road conditions, mechanical failure, or a medical event may have contributed. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and no additional injuries were reported at the scene.

The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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