![[11-25-2025] Two Drivers Severely Injured After Head-On Crash on Highway 43 South of I-5](https://ak1.to//g0ONl.webp)
Two drivers were severely injured after a head-on collision in Kern County on Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 9:22 a.m. on Highway 43 south of Interstate 5.
Preliminary findings indicated that a 31-year-old Bakersfield man was driving a 2006 Toyota Sienna southbound on Highway 43 and attempted to pass another vehicle at an unsafe speed. At the same time, a 26-year-old Taft woman was driving a 2018 BMW X1 northbound on Highway 43 when the Toyota collided with the BMW head-on.
CHP said the Toyota driver was ejected during the crash, and the BMW driver was pinned inside her vehicle until crews from the Kern County Fire Department rescued her.
Both drivers sustained severe injuries. CHP said it was not yet known whether alcohol or drugs played a role.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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.
