California

Driver Killed in Accident at South Union Ave in Bakersfield, CA

Published on: November 30, 2021

Date of Accident
November 19, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

S Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at South Union Ave in Bakersfield, CA on November 19th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 8:50 a.m. A GMC Envoy was headed southbound on Union Ave at a speed that police say was higher than 60 mph when a semi-truck crossed both southbound lanes in foggy weather conditions. Police go on to say that due to the speed the Envoy was traveling, it was unable to slow down and collided with truck, traveling partially under the trailer of the truck. The driver of the GM died at the scene while a female passenger and child passenger were hospitalized with serious injuries. Further details were not provided.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
GMC Envoy, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
South Union Ave
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck crossed both southbound lanes and was struck by a GMC Envoy

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