[10-28-2026] Kern County, CA – Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Collision With Vehicle in Bakersfield

A bicyclist sustained major injuries in a collision with a vehicle in Bakersfield on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol’s Traffic Incident Information Page, the crash was reported around 11:21 a.m. in the 5800 block of Olive Drive near Oakhaven Street.

A driver in a white vehicle struck the bicyclist. The collision blocked lanes and caused traffic backups on Olive Drive.

Further details about the bicyclist’s condition and the circumstances leading to the collision were not immediately available.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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