[08-19-2026] Kern County, CA – Two Injured in Crash Involving Semi-Truck Near Wasco

Two people were injured in a collision involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle near Wasco in Kern County on Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the incident at around 12:20 p.m. on McCombs Avenue, east of Highway 43. CHP said a juvenile from Delano was driving […]

[08-19-2026] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle in Bakersfield

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Bakersfield on Wednesday night, August 19, 2026. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Wible Road, south of Ming Avenue. Police said the pedestrian was crossing Wible Road outside of a crosswalk when a southbound vehicle struck […]