[10-29-2026] Kern County, CA – Pickup Driver Killed in Rear-End Collision in Bakersfield

A pickup truck driver was killed in a rear-end collision in Bakersfield on Thursday afternoon, October 29, 2026. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the crash occurred around 2:22 p.m. at the intersection of Columbus and Bucknell streets. Police said the older-model pickup was traveling westbound when it struck the rear of a vehicle that […]
[10-30-2026] Kern County, CA – Driver Trapped in Collision Involving Two Semi-Trucks Near Buttonwillow

A driver was trapped inside a truck in a collision involving two semi-trucks near Buttonwillow in Kern County, on Friday, October 30, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol’s incident page, the crash was reported around 11:45 a.m. on northbound Interstate 5, north of the Buttonwillow Rest Area. CHP logs indicated that a driver was […]
[10-28-2026] Kern County, CA – Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Collision With Vehicle in Bakersfield

A bicyclist sustained major injuries in a collision with a vehicle in Bakersfield on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol’s Traffic Incident Information Page, the crash was reported around 11:21 a.m. in the 5800 block of Olive Drive near Oakhaven Street. A driver in a white vehicle struck the bicyclist. […]
[10-25-2026] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Suspected DUI Hit-and-Run Crash in Bakersfield

A man was killed in a suspected DUI hit-and-run crash in Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon, October 25, 2026. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded at around 12:06 p.m. to Olympia Drive and Gallup Drive. Officers found a severely injured man in the roadway and a vehicle with sideswipe damage parked on the south […]
[10-24-2026] Kern County, CA – Two Killed in Rollover Crash Near Shafter

Two men were killed in a rollover crash near Shafter in Kern County, early Saturday morning, October 24, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded at around 1:32 a.m. to Lerdo Highway, west of Scaroni Avenue. A preliminary investigation found that a man was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound when the pickup […]
[10-23-2026] Kern County, CA – Minor Injuries Reported in Suspected DUI Crash at Bakersfield Drive-Thru

Minor injuries were reported in a suspected DUI collision at a Taco Bell drive-thru in Bakersfield on Friday night, October 23, 2026. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded at around 10:45 p.m. to the restaurant at 3200 California Avenue, near Oak Street. A preliminary investigation found that 33-year-old Joseph N. crossed the center […]
[10-23-2026] Kern County, CA – Man Killed In Collision With Semi-Truck Trailer at Bear Mountain Blvd.

A 29-year-old Bakersfield man was killed in a collision involving a sedan and a semi-truck trailer in Kern County early Friday morning, October 23, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded at around 3:07 a.m. to Bear Mountain Boulevard and Old River Road. A preliminary investigation found that a 2025 Mercedes-Benz sedan was […]
[10-21-2026] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle in Bakersfield

A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk in Bakersfield late Wednesday night, October 21, 2026. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded at around 11:43 p.m. to the intersection of 24th Street and Oak Street. Officers found the pedestrian lying in the roadway with severe […]
[10-16-2026] Kern County, CA – One Transported by Ambulance After Rear-End Crash in Ridgecrest

One person was transported by ambulance following a two-vehicle collision in Ridgecrest, Kern County, on Friday night, October 16, 2026. The crash occurred at around 11:30 p.m. in the 600 block of East Sydnor Avenue. An Audi coupe struck the rear of a Kia Sorento SUV. One person was taken from the scene by ambulance, […]
[10-19-2026] Kern County, CA – Motorcyclist Injured After Collision With Pickup Truck in Bakersfield

A motorcyclist sustained injuries in a collision with a pickup truck in Bakersfield on Monday afternoon, October 19, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 12:10 p.m. in the 2400 block of Edison Highway near Exchange Street. The incident information indicated that fire personnel were performing CPR on a person […]