[05-19-2026] Kern County, CA – At Least One Transported to Hospital After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Power Pole in Bakersfield

A pickup truck crashed into a power pole and overturned in Bakersfield on Tuesday evening, May 19, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 7:23 p.m. on East Panama Lane near Weedpatch Highway.

Authorities stated that the pickup truck struck a power pole before overturning. It remains unclear what caused the crash, and officials have not confirmed how many people were inside the vehicle at the time of the collision.

At least one person was transported to a hospital, though the extent of injuries has not been released.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

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