California

Donald Lavern Beith Killed in Accident at Hwy 33 in Bakersfield, CA

Date of Accident
May 7, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Donald Lavern Beith
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 33, Bakersfield, CAHwy 33 in Bakersfield, CA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a person at Hwy 33 in Bakersfield, CA on May 7th, 2022. They say the incident happened around 2:15 p.m. According to authorities, a U-Haul truck is said to have collided with the rear of a semi-truck hauling liquid petroleum under unclear circumstances. One person involved, identified as 88-year-old Donald Lavern Beith, suffered fatal injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
U-Haul Truck, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 33
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

U-Haul truck collided with the rear of a semi-truck

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