California Traffic News

Traffic Reports Logo
Search
Close this search box.

Kern County

[03-13-2025] Kern County, CA – One Person Sustains Major Injuries After Crash on Highway 178 at Bernard Street in Bakersfield

At least one person sustained major injuries following a crash involving a pickup truck and a sedan in Bakersfield on Thursday morning, March 13, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was reported just before 7:30 a.m. on Highway 178 at Bernard Street.  Authorities found both vehicles on the embankment, with the pickup …

[03-13-2025] Kern County, CA – One Person Sustains Major Injuries After Crash on Highway 178 at Bernard Street in Bakersfield Read More »

[03-07-2025] Kern County, CA – Two Injured, One Airlifted After Two-Vehicle Crash at Cadet Road and Petroleum Club Road in Taft

Two people were injured, one seriously, following a two-vehicle crash in Taft on Friday morning, March 7, 2025. According to authorities, the collision occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Cadet Road and Petroleum Club Road. The crash involved an SUV and a passenger car. A man inside the SUV sustained a head laceration. …

[03-07-2025] Kern County, CA – Two Injured, One Airlifted After Two-Vehicle Crash at Cadet Road and Petroleum Club Road in Taft Read More »

[03-10-2025] Kern County, CA – 19-Year-Old Driver Dies After Crashing Into Power Pole Near Lamont

A 19-year-old man died from his injuries a day after crashing into a power pole near Lamont, Kern County, early Monday morning, March 10, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the crash around 12:00 a.m. on Panama Road, west of Fairfax Road. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver was traveling …

[03-10-2025] Kern County, CA – 19-Year-Old Driver Dies After Crashing Into Power Pole Near Lamont Read More »

[03-09-2025] Kern County, CA – 47-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Edison Highway at Mount Vernon Avenue

A 47-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Edison Highway in Kern County late Sunday night, March 9, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers were dispatched around 10:53 p.m. to Edison Highway at Mount Vernon Avenue following reports of a pedestrian-vehicle collision. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 46-year-old …

[03-09-2025] Kern County, CA – 47-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Edison Highway at Mount Vernon Avenue Read More »

[03-08-2025] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed After Two-Vehicle Crash Near Gossamer Grove in Shafter

One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash near the Gossamer Grove community in Shafter on Saturday evening, March 8, 2025. According to the Shafter Police Department, officers were dispatched around 5:38 p.m. to the intersection of 7th Standard Road and Gossamer Grove Boulevard following reports of a collision. Upon arrival, officers found two vehicles …

[03-08-2025] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed After Two-Vehicle Crash Near Gossamer Grove in Shafter Read More »

[03-08-2025] Kern County, CA – Female Pedestrian Killed in Highway 178 Crash in East Bakersfield

A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 178 in east Bakersfield on Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to reports of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash at approximately 3:00 p.m. near Union Avenue. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 61-year-old man driving a 2007 Ford Mustang …

[03-08-2025] Kern County, CA – Female Pedestrian Killed in Highway 178 Crash in East Bakersfield Read More »

[02-28-2025] Kern County, CA – 68-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed After Collision With Pickup Truck on Edison Highway

A 68-year-old bicyclist was fatally struck by a pickup truck in Bakersfield on Friday evening, February 28, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 6:51 p.m. in the 2400 block of Edison Highway, east of Mount Vernon Avenue. Authorities reported that a black Chevrolet pickup truck collided with the bicyclist, …

[02-28-2025] Kern County, CA – 68-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed After Collision With Pickup Truck on Edison Highway Read More »

[02-27-2025] Kern County, CA – Extent Of Injuries Unknown After Four-Vehicle Collision on Westside Parkway in Bakersfield

A four-vehicle collision caused significant traffic delays along the Westside Parkway near Calloway Drive in Bakersfield on Thursday evening, February 27, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 5:00 p.m. on the westbound lanes of the Westside Parkway. Debris was scattered across multiple lanes, and the vehicles involved pulled over …

[02-27-2025] Kern County, CA – Extent Of Injuries Unknown After Four-Vehicle Collision on Westside Parkway in Bakersfield Read More »

[02-25-2025] Kern County, CA – Man Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle on Union Avenue in Bakersfield

A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Union Avenue in Bakersfield on Tuesday night, February 25, 2025. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the crash occurred shortly before 11:00 p.m. in the 900 block of Union Avenue, near East 9th Street. The man was walking east across Union Avenue when …

[02-25-2025] Kern County, CA – Man Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle on Union Avenue in Bakersfield Read More »

[02-24-2025] Kern County, CA – Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crash with Pickup Truck in Ridgecrest

A motorcyclist sustained major injuries after a collision with a pickup truck in Ridgecrest on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 5:09 p.m. at the intersection of South Downs Street and South China Lake Boulevard. The condition of the injured motorcyclist is currently unknown. California …

[02-24-2025] Kern County, CA – Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crash with Pickup Truck in Ridgecrest Read More »