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[04-10-2025] Kern County, CA – Moderate to Major Injuries Reported in Multi-Truck Crash on Highway 58 at S Chester Avenue in Bakersfield

Published April 10, 2025

[04-10-2025] Moderate to Major Injuries Reported in Multi-Truck Crash on Highway 58 at S Chester Avenue in BakersfieldModerate to major injuries were reported in a crash involving two trucks and a semi-truck in Bakersfield on Thursday morning, April 10, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, at around 9:31 a.m., officers were dispatched on eastbound Highway 58 at South Chester Avenue.

The semi-truck reportedly overturned as a result of the impact. The transition to H Street and Chester Avenue was closed while emergency crews responded to the scene.

The CHP is investigating the cause of the crash.

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Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:

  • Check yourself for any injuries.
  • Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
  • Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
  • Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
  • Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
  • Seek immediate medical attention.
  • Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.

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