[10-14-2024] Kern County, CA – Three Killed, One Injured After Two-Vehicle Crash Near Wasco

Three people were killed and one was injured after a two-vehicle collision near Wasco on Monday afternoon, October 14, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers received a report of the crash at the intersection of Scofield Avenue and Elmo Highway around 4:26 p.m.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a 36-year-old man from Porterville was driving a gray 2016 Ram 3500 eastbound on Elmo Highway when he allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign at Scofield Avenue. 

Simultaneously, a silver 1993 Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on Scofield Avenue. As the driver of the Ram proceeded through the intersection, he collided with the Toyota. Following the crash, the Toyota veered out of control in a northeasterly direction, resulting in the ejection of one passenger who was not wearing a seatbelt. 

Tragically, the driver of the Toyota, a 65-year-old man from Delano, along with two female passengers, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ram was transported to Kern Medical with minor to moderate injuries. 

The investigation into the use of alcohol and/or drugs as a contributing factor in this crash is ongoing. Witnesses with any information are encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol.