[09-18-2025] Kern County, CA – Minor Injuries Reported in Four-Vehicle Crash on Southbound Interstate 5 South of Grapevine Road in Bakersfield
Minor injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle collision on southbound Interstate 5, south of Grapevine Road in Bakersfield on Thursday, September 18, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involving four vehicles occurred around 12:21 p.m. in the number one lane. Crews reduced the left two lanes while clearing the scene. Authorities continue […]
[09-17-2025] Kern County, CA – At Least One Killed in Crash on Southbound I-5 Near Mettler in Bakersfield
At least one person was killed in a crash involving a vehicle and a semi-truck on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Mettler in Bakersfield on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle was traveling at approximately 100 miles per hour when, around 3:11 a.m., it collided with a […]
[09-15-2025] Kern County, CA – Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 5 North of Rowlee Road Near Buttonwillow
A 24-year-old man from North Hollywood was killed in a two-vehicle collision on northbound Interstate 5 north of Rowlee Road near Buttonwillow in Kern County on Monday afternoon, September 15, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 12:02 p.m. A 24-year-old man was driving a 2025 Ram 1500 pickup northbound when […]
[09-15-2025] Kern County, CA – At Least One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Striking Light Pole at Hermosa Road and South Fairfax Road in Bakersfield
At least one person was sent to the hospital with major injuries after a two-vehicle crash that also struck a light pole in southeast Bakersfield on Monday night, September 15, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 8:19 p.m. at Hermosa Road and South Fairfax Road. A black Honda sedan collided […]
[09-15-2025] Kern County, CA – Man Killed After Being Struck by Two Vehicles on Union Avenue in Bakersfield
A man was killed after being struck by two vehicles while crossing Union Avenue in Bakersfield on Monday night, September 15, 2025. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded around 10:20 p.m. to the 3300 block of Union Avenue, where they found the man suffering from severe injuries. He was pronounced dead at the […]
[09-10-2025] Kern County, CA – Teen Bicyclist Sustains Minor Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle at Olive Drive and Old Farm Road in Bakersfield
A 15-year-old bicyclist suffered minor injuries after being struck by a car at the intersection of Olive Drive and Old Farm Road in Bakersfield on Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the teen was cited for not wearing a helmet. The teen sustained only minor scratches and did not require […]
[09-10-2025] Kern County, CA – Motorcyclist Sustains Minor Injuries After Collision with Van on Highway 99 at Highway 58 in Bakersfield
A motorcyclist sustained minor injuries after colliding with a van on northbound Highway 99 at eastbound Highway 58 in Bakersfield on Wednesday evening, September 10, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. The incident blocked at least two lanes of traffic, and the Ming Avenue on-ramp to northbound Highway […]
[09-11-2025] Kern County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes on Southbound Highway 99 at Ming Avenue in Bakersfield
A multi-vehicle collision temporarily closed at least two lanes on southbound Highway 99 at Ming Avenue in Bakersfield on Thursday afternoon, September 11, 2025. According to Caltrans Central Valley District 6, the crash was reported around 4:40 p.m., causing traffic to back up at least four miles. At the time of the initial report, there […]
[09-08-2025] Kern County, CA – Worker Dies at Sun Pacific Delano Farms in Delano, Cal/OSHA Investigates
Cal/OSHA is investigating the death of a worker at Sun Pacific Delano Farms on Reed Road in Delano, reported on Monday, September 8, 2025. Officials with Cal/OSHA stated that the agency may take up to six months to issue citations if any violations of workplace safety are identified. Sun Pacific Delano Farms operates facilities in […]
[09-09-2025] Kern County, CA – 65-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Young Avenue in Lake Isabella
A 65-year-old man was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Lake Isabella, Kern County, on Tuesday night, September 9, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 8:33 p.m. near Lake Isabella Boulevard and Young Avenue. A dark blue SUV was traveling westbound on Young Avenue when it struck […]