California

One Person Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident at Hwy 58 in Bakersfield, CA

Date
March 2, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

California 58, Bakersfield, CA, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Pickup Truck, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 58
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Multiple pickup trucks were involved in a collision with passenger vehicles


What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash act killed a person at Hwy 58 in Bakersfield, CA on March 2nd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 4 p.m. Investigators say a semi-truck allegedly did not stop for traffic and collided with a GMC Sierra. The collision caused the vehicle to collided with a Toyota Tacoma, which caused that vehicle to overturned. The truck also struck a second semi-truck before it was struck in the rear. The drivers of the first truck and the GMC Sierra were taken to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The Sierra suffered fatal injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

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