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A person in a wheelchair suffered major injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Tehachapi on Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 202 and Sierra Vista Drive.
The pedestrian’s current status is unknown, and emergency personnel are on the scene.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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