![[06-27-2025] One Killed, Two Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 58 Near Driver Road in Bakersfield](https://ak1.to//5OmTn.webp)
A driver was killed and two others were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash involving two Freightliners and a van on Highway 58 in Bakersfield early Friday morning, June 27, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 12:38 a.m. on Highway 58 west of Driver Road.
A 2018 Freightliner pulling a semi-trailer was traveling westbound when, for unknown reasons, it crossed into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with a 2021 Freightliner tow truck. A 2003 Honda Odyssey van, traveling eastbound behind the tow truck, was also struck.
The impact sent the 2018 Freightliner and its trailer off the roadway, where it hit a power pole and caught fire, sparking a small brush fire in the area.
The driver of the 2021 Freightliner tow truck, identified as 39-year-old Raul I. Jr. of Bakersfield, died at the scene. The drivers of the 2018 Freightliner and the Honda Odyssey were both transported to Kern Medical with severe injuries.
It remains unknown whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
