[05-27-2025] Kern County, CA – Four Students Hospitalized After School Bus Crash Near Maple Elementary in Shafter
Four students were transported to the hospital after a school bus carrying 18 people was struck by a pickup truck near Maple Elementary School in Shafter on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 1:17 p.m. at the intersection of Wasco Avenue and West Tulare Avenue. […]
[05-22-2025] Kern County, CA – Passenger Injured in Suspected DUI Crash at Fastrip on Mt. Vernon Avenue and Niles Street in Bakersfield
A passenger sustained moderate injuries after a suspected DUI crash into a gas station sign at the Fastrip on Mt. Vernon Avenue and Niles Street in Bakersfield on Thursday night, May 22, 2025. According to authorities, 20-year-old Derek S. was allegedly driving under the influence when he crashed his vehicle into the sign. The front […]
[05-24-2025] Kern County, CA – Major Injuries Reported in Traffic Collision on Eastbound State Route 58 Near the County Line
A traffic collision on eastbound State Route 58 at the county line in Kern County left at least one person with major injuries on Saturday evening, May 24, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 6:10 p.m. near the top of the bell curve on the eastbound side of the […]
[05-18-2025] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 166 Near Old River Road in Bakersfield
At least one person was killed in a crash involving two trucks on Highway 166 in Bakersfield late Sunday night, May 18, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred just before 10:00 p.m. on Highway 166, west of Old River Road. The impact blocked both lanes of the highway, prompting emergency response […]
[05-20-2025] Kern County, CA – Eight People Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash at Manor Street and China Grade Loop in Oildale
Eight people were injured following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Manor Street and China Grade Loop in Oildale, Kern County, on Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began around 7:00 p.m. when the driver of a 2011 Honda Accord drove […]
[05-21-2025] Kern County, CA – Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash at Hosking Avenue and Hughes Lane in South Bakersfield
One person was killed following a two-vehicle crash in south Bakersfield on Wednesday morning, May 21, 2025. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the collision occurred just before 3:00 a.m. at the intersection of Hosking Avenue and Hughes Lane. A woman driving a Buick Roadmaster suffered major injuries and was transported to the hospital, where […]
[05-19-2025] Kern County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 43 at Burbank Street Near Shafter
A motorcyclist was killed following a two-vehicle crash involving a truck on Highway 43 at Burbank Street south of Shafter early Monday morning, May 19, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 3:47 a.m. at the intersection of Central Valley Highway (Highway 43) and Burbank Street. A 92-year-old man was […]
[05-19-2025] Kern County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes South Norma Street at Dewalt Avenue in Ridgecrest
A three-vehicle crash temporarily closed South Norma Street near Dewalt Avenue in Ridgecrest during the noon hour on Monday, May 19, 2025. According to reports, the crash occurred around 12:14 p.m. at the intersection of Norma and Dewalt Avenue. Surveillance footage from a nearby residence showed that a Honda Odyssey minivan struck the rear of […]
[05-14-2025] Kern County, CA – One Seriously Injured After Being Struck by SUV on Oildale Drive in Bakersfield
At least one person was seriously injured after being struck by an SUV on Oildale Drive in Bakersfield on Wednesday night, May 14, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. in the 500 block of Oildale Drive. The victim, believed to be either a bicyclist or a motorcyclist, was […]
[05-12-2025] Kern County, CA – Three People Injured in Crash Involving Utility Truck at East Ridgecrest Boulevard and Sunland Street
Three people riding in a Nissan Rogue sustained moderate injuries in a crash involving a utility truck in Ridgecrest on Monday evening, May 12, 2025. According to Ridgecrest Police Chief Mario Ysit, the collision occurred at approximately 5:26 p.m. at the intersection of East Ridgecrest Boulevard and Sunland Street. Preliminary investigation revealed that the Nissan […]
