California

Man Killed in Accident at Hwy 99 and Merced Ave in Bakersfield, CA

Published on: March 23, 2022

Date of Accident
March 22, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Merced Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, USA

What Happened

California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a collision that killed a man at Hwy 99 and Merced Ave in Bakersfield, CA on March 22nd, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 4:44 a.m. A semi-truck is said to have collided with a van that was stopped in the traffic lanes for unknown reasons. The driver of the van suffered fatal injuries in the collision. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
California Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Van, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 99 and Merced Ave
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with the rear of a van stopped in traffic lanes

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