California

Man Injured in Accident at Hwy 58 in Bakersfield, CA

Published on: July 9, 2021

Date of Accident
July 8, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 58, Bakersfield, CA, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that injured a man at Hwy 58 in Bakersfield, CA on July 8th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 5:50 p.m. A pair of semi-trucks and Nissan sedan collided when the driver of one of the trucks rear-ended another vehicle due to possible cellphone use. One man was hospitalized with severe injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

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

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with the rear of another vehicle and semi-truck due to driver inattention

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