[05-09-2026] Kern County, CA – Two Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 99 in Bakersfield

Two people were injured following a wrong-way crash in Bakersfield on Saturday night, May 9, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the incident at around 9:10 p.m. on northbound Highway 99 at Rosedale Highway.

Authorities stated that a 2018 Chevrolet Impala was traveling southbound in the number one lane of northbound Highway 99 when it collided with a 2003 Honda Accord driven by an 18-year-old woman traveling northbound.

Both drivers were transported to Kern Medical with minor to moderate injuries.

Officials identified the driver of the Chevrolet as 33-year-old Gabrielle V. of Bakersfield. She was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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