[05-26-2026] Kern County, CA – One Killed After Nissan Collides with Semi-Truck on Highway 58 in Bakersfield

A 25-year-old man was killed following a high-speed crash involving a Nissan and a semi-truck on Highway 58 in Bakersfield on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 5:54 p.m. on eastbound Highway 58, east of Towerline Road.

CHP reported that a 25-year-old man, later identified as Travis P. of Bakersfield, was driving a 2025 Nissan Sentra in the westbound lanes at approximately 85 to 90 miles per hour.

The Nissan lost control, crossed the center median, and entered the eastbound lanes, colliding with a 2023 Kenworth semi-truck traveling at about 55 miles per hour.

Emergency personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the driver of the Nissan dead. The semi-truck driver was unharmed.

CHP reported that a 2019 Porsche Panamera traveling behind the Kenworth also sustained damage from airborne debris, though its driver was not injured.

Authorities have not determined whether alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.

CHP continues to investigate and is asking anyone with information to contact the Bakersfield office at (661) 396-6600.

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