[05-28-2026] Kern County, CA – Passenger Killed in Crash on Walpole Ave. in California City

A passenger was killed after a vehicle left the roadway and crashed in California City, Kern County, on Thursday morning, May 28, 2026. According to the Kern County Coroner’s Office, the crash occurred around 7:57 a.m. in the 7000 block of Walpole Avenue. The deceased passenger was identified as 68-year-old Gabriel J. Sr. He was […]
[05-19-2026] Kern County, CA – At Least One Transported to Hospital After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Power Pole in Bakersfield

A pickup truck crashed into a power pole and overturned in Bakersfield on Tuesday evening, May 19, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 7:23 p.m. on East Panama Lane near Weedpatch Highway. Authorities stated that the pickup truck struck a power pole before overturning. It remains unclear what caused the […]
[05-15-2026] Kern County, CA – Possible Head-On Crash Closes Lane on Highway 58 in Bakersfield

A possible head-on collision involving two vehicles caused lane closures in Bakersfield on Friday evening, May 15, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 6:08 p.m. on westbound Highway 58 at southbound Highway 14. Authorities stated that a small gray sedan and a black Acura sedan were involved in the […]
[05-14-2026] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle on Snow Rd. in Bakersfield

A 54-year-old man, identified as Sibichan V. of Stevenson Ranch, was killed after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Bakersfield on Thursday night, May 14, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident was reported around 8:22 p.m. on Snow Road just west of Quail Creek Road. Authorities stated that a Chevrolet traveling […]
[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. […]