[05-28-2026] Kern County, CA – Passenger Killed in Crash on Walpole Ave. in California City

A passenger was killed after a vehicle left the roadway and crashed in California City, Kern County, on Thursday morning, May 28, 2026.

According to the Kern County Coroner’s Office, the crash occurred around 7:57 a.m. in the 7000 block of Walpole Avenue.

The deceased passenger was identified as 68-year-old Gabriel J. Sr. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

No additional details regarding the driver, the crash circumstances, or other occupants have been released.

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

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