[06-02-2026] Kern County, CA – Driver Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Bakersfield

A driver was killed after being rear-ended and pushed into another vehicle in Bakersfield on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 4:08 p.m. at 7th Standard Road and Poplar Avenue.

Authorities stated that a Honda Civic stopped eastbound on 7th Standard Road while waiting to turn left onto Poplar Avenue.

A white Chevrolet pickup traveling eastbound struck the Honda from behind, pushing it into the westbound lanes, where it collided with another Honda Civic making a right turn onto Poplar Avenue.

The driver of the first Honda sustained major injuries and was transported to Kern Medical, where they were pronounced dead at 6:23 p.m. The drivers of the other two vehicles sustained minor injuries and were also treated at Kern Medical.

Authorities reported that alcohol and drugs are not suspected to have been factors. The investigation remains ongoing.

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