[05-03-2026] Kern County, CA – Driver Injured After Crash With Semi-Trailer in Bakersfield

A driver sustained major injuries following a crash involving a semi-trailer in Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the incident at around 4:45 p.m. on Merle Haggard Drive. Authorities reported that a 2017 Ford Escape traveling westbound crossed into the eastbound lanes. The Ford then […]