[10-14-2026] Kern County, CA – Collision Prompts Lane Closures on I-5 North of Fort Tejon Rd.

A collision involving a commercial vehicle prompted lane closuresz on southbound Interstate 5 in Kern County on Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 24-year-old Fresno man was driving a commercial vehicle combination in the slow lane north of Fort Tejon Road when he struck the rear of another vehicle.

CHP said the other vehicle left the scene without stopping. Officers searched for it but were unable to locate it.

Two right lanes reopened after being closed for approximately two hours. All southbound lanes have since reopened.

No information about injuries was provided. The investigation is ongoing.

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