![[12-14-2025] One Killed, Another Injured After Head-On Crash on Highway 14](https://ak1.to//u9yMD.webp)
One person was killed, and another was injured following a head-on crash in Kern County on Sunday night, December 14, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, officers were called to the scene around 9:28 p.m. on northbound Highway 14, north of Backus Road.
CHP said a man driving a white Chevrolet Malibu was traveling in the number one lane of southbound Highway 14 north of Backus Road, while another man was driving a blue Mercedes-Benz in the number one lane of northbound Highway 14.
Investigators said the Chevrolet made an unsafe turning movement to the left, left the roadway, crossed the dirt center median, and entered the northbound lanes, where it collided head-on with the Mercedes.
The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu died from his injuries and was identified by the Kern County Coroner’s Office as 35-year-old John J. of Los Angeles. The driver of the Mercedes-Benz sustained moderate to major injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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