Bakersfield, CA: Fatal Big Rig Accident on Highway 99 near Copus Road
1 Killed in Bakersfield Truck Crash on Highway 99 near Copus Road
Bakersfield, California (October 27, 2019) – One person was killed in a crash involving a big rig on Saturday night in Bakersfield.
According to the CHP, the wreck happened at about 9:15 p.m. October 26, on Highway 99 near Copus Road.
CHP said a red car was involved in a crash with a semi truck. Two passengers were trapped inside the red car while the semi jackknifed and blocked lanes on the freeway.
At Least 1 Killed in Bakersfield Big Rig Crash
At least one person died in the crash. It’s unclear whether other involved parties were injured.
Traffic was diverted into the right dirt shoulder as officials worked to clear the scene.
The CHP is conducting an investigation into the incident.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
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