Kern County

A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a semi-truck in south Bakersfield on Sunday evening, September 21, 2025. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the crash occurred around 6:07 p.m. at the intersection of South Union and Welch avenues. The motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Welch Avenue when the semi-truck, traveling northbound on South Union …

[09-21-2025] Kern County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Semi-Truck at South Union and Welch Avenues in Bakersfield Read More »

Two people were transported to hospitals following a collision between a sedan and an SUV in South Taft, Kern County, on Sunday evening, September 21, 2025. According to Kern County firefighters, the crash occurred around 7:20 p.m. at the intersection of Crystal Street and Shattuck Avenue. The SUV landed on its side while the sedan …

[09-21-2025] Kern County, CA – Two People Injured in Sedan-SUV Collision at Crystal Street and Shattuck Avenue in South Taft Read More »

Two people were killed in a collision between a Honda and a semi-truck in Bakersfield on Saturday, September 20, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 11:44 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 65 and Famoso Road. A 76-year-old man driving a 2016 Honda Fit eastbound on Famoso Road failed to …

[09-20-2025] Kern County, CA – Two People Killed in Collision Between Honda and Semi-Truck at Highway 65 and Famoso Road in Bakersfield Read More »

One oilfield worker was injured and transported to a hospital after a fiery explosion at Elk Hills on the western side of the field near Skyline and Elk Hills roads in Kern County on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. According to the Kern County Fire Department, the explosion and fire were reported around 10:48 a.m.  Firefighters …

[09-17-2025] Kern County, CA – Oilfield Worker Injured in Fiery Explosion at Elk Hills Near Skyline and Elk Hills Roads Read More »

Minor injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle collision on southbound Interstate 5, south of Grapevine Road in Bakersfield on Thursday, September 18, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involving four vehicles occurred around 12:21 p.m. in the number one lane. Crews reduced the left two lanes while clearing the scene. Authorities continue …

[09-18-2025] Kern County, CA – Minor Injuries Reported in Four-Vehicle Crash on Southbound Interstate 5 South of Grapevine Road in Bakersfield Read More »

At least one person was killed in a crash involving a vehicle and a semi-truck on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Mettler in Bakersfield on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle was traveling at approximately 100 miles per hour when, around 3:11 a.m., it collided with a …

[09-17-2025] Kern County, CA – At Least One Killed in Crash on Southbound I-5 Near Mettler in Bakersfield Read More »

A 24-year-old man from North Hollywood was killed in a two-vehicle collision on northbound Interstate 5 north of Rowlee Road near Buttonwillow in Kern County on Monday afternoon, September 15, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 12:02 p.m. A 24-year-old man was driving a 2025 Ram 1500 pickup northbound when …

[09-15-2025] Kern County, CA – Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 5 North of Rowlee Road Near Buttonwillow Read More »

At least one person was sent to the hospital with major injuries after a two-vehicle crash that also struck a light pole in southeast Bakersfield on Monday night, September 15, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 8:19 p.m. at Hermosa Road and South Fairfax Road. A black Honda sedan collided …

[09-15-2025] Kern County, CA – At Least One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Striking Light Pole at Hermosa Road and South Fairfax Road in Bakersfield Read More »

A man was killed after being struck by two vehicles while crossing Union Avenue in Bakersfield on Monday night, September 15, 2025. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded around 10:20 p.m. to the 3300 block of Union Avenue, where they found the man suffering from severe injuries. He was pronounced dead at the …

[09-15-2025] Kern County, CA – Man Killed After Being Struck by Two Vehicles on Union Avenue in Bakersfield Read More »

A 15-year-old bicyclist suffered minor injuries after being struck by a car at the intersection of Olive Drive and Old Farm Road in Bakersfield on Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the teen was cited for not wearing a helmet. The teen sustained only minor scratches and did not require …

[09-10-2025] Kern County, CA – Teen Bicyclist Sustains Minor Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle at Olive Drive and Old Farm Road in Bakersfield Read More »