[05-11-2026] Kern County, CA – Crash Involving Semi-Trailer Closes Highway 58 in Bakersfield
A crash involving a semi-trailer and a pickup truck caused lane closures in Bakersfield on Monday evening, May 11, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. on westbound Highway 58 just west of Bear Mountain Boulevard (Highway 223). Authorities stated that material was spilled onto the roadway, though […]
[05-09-2026] Kern County, CA – Two Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 99 in Bakersfield
Two people were injured following a wrong-way crash in Bakersfield on Saturday night, May 9, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the incident at around 9:10 p.m. on northbound Highway 99 at Rosedale Highway. Authorities stated that a 2018 Chevrolet Impala was traveling southbound in the number one lane of northbound […]
[05-10-2026] Kern County, CA – Man Killed, Another Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi Truck in Bakersfield
A man was killed, and another person sustained injuries following a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Bakersfield early Sunday morning, May 10, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded around 1:58 a.m. to the northbound Highway 99 at Hosking Avenue. Authorities reported that a 2015 Honda Civic was traveling northbound in the […]
[05-05-2026] Kern County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured After Car Crashes into Tree in Bakersfield
One woman was killed, and another sustained injuries following a single-vehicle crash in Bakersfield on Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2026. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded around 4:56 p.m. to the 2600 block of South H Street near Wilson Road. Authorities reported that a black Chevrolet sedan traveling northbound on South H Street […]
[05-03-2026] Kern County, CA – Driver Injured After Crash With Semi-Trailer in Bakersfield
A driver sustained major injuries following a crash involving a semi-trailer in Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the incident at around 4:45 p.m. on Merle Haggard Drive. Authorities reported that a 2017 Ford Escape traveling westbound crossed into the eastbound lanes. The Ford then […]
[04-15-2026] Kern County, CA – 17-Year-Old Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Bakersfield
A 17-year-old boy is recovering after suffering severe injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Planz Road in Bakersfield on April 15, 2026. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the crash occurred around 10 p.m. when Isaiah J. was riding his electric bike near South Chester and was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. […]
[04-28-2026] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by Pickup Truck on River Blvd. in Bakersfield
A pedestrian sustained major injuries after being struck by a pickup truck on River Boulevard in Bakersfield on Tuesday evening, April 28, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just after 8:30 p.m. near Water Street. The pedestrian was struck at 8:32 p.m. and was conscious and breathing after the impact. The […]
[04-23-2026] Kern County, CA – Woman Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in Oildale
A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Oildale, Kern County, on Thursday night, April 23, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded just before 10 p.m. in the 1200 block of N. Chester Avenue near Ferguson Avenue. CHP officers reported that the driver was traveling northbound on N. Chester […]
[04-23-2026] Kern County, CA – Three Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Bakersfield
Three people were killed following a crash in southwest Bakersfield on Thursday evening, April 23, 2026. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the collision occurred around 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of Harris Road and Summer Springs Drive. The crash involved a Toyota SUV, a Ford SUV, and a Honda sedan. Officers reported that all […]
[04-15-2026] Kern County, CA – 83-Year-Old Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle on Chester Ave.
An 83-year-old bicyclist died after being struck by a vehicle in the 300 block of Chester Avenue in Kern County on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. According to the Kern County coroner’s office, Moises R. was hit at around 1:14 p.m. while riding his bicycle. He was transported to Kern Medical, where he later died from […]
