[08-18-2026] Kern County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks Lanes on Highway 99 in Bakersfield

A two-vehicle crash caused traffic delays on Highway 99 in Bakersfield on Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at around 5:07 p.m. on northbound Highway 99, just north of Ming Avenue.

An ambulance was called to the scene, but authorities did not immediately confirm whether anyone was injured.

Additional information about what caused the crash and the people involved was not immediately available.

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