[08-06-2026] Kern County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Traffic Delays on Highway 99 in Bakersfield

A multi-vehicle crash caused traffic delays on southbound Highway 99 in Bakersfield on Thursday afternoon, August 6, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was reported around 12:19 p.m. on southbound Highway 99, just north of Stockdale Highway.

Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash, although authorities have not released any additional details about them.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

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