Bakersfield, CA: Double Fatal Traffic Collision on Interstate 5
2 Killed, 4 Injured in Bakersfield Crash on Interstate 5 near Highway 43
Bakersfield, California (June 17, 2021) – Two people were killed and four others were injured Wednesday morning in a car collision in Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The tragic wreck occurred just after 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, on Interstate 5, just south of Highway 43.
CHP said a 2003 GMC, driven by a 51-year-old Modesto man, was heading southbound on Interstate 5 at approximately 70 miles per hour when it developed a right rear tire tread separation, causing the driver to make an unsafe turning movement.
The GMC reportedly rolled several times in the median area of the interstate.
As the GMC was overturning, the driver and his left back passenger were ejected from the vehicle. The passenger landed in the northbound No. 2 lane of Interstate 5, where he was struck by a northbound 2021 Toyota that was also going at 70 mph.
Interstate 5 Collision in Bakersfield Kills 2, Injures 4
The GMC driver and the passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other passengers in the GMC were transported to Kern Medical in unknown conditions.
The Toyota driver, a 46-year-old man, and his passenger sustained minor injuries but sought their own treatment. Both were from Santa Clara.
The names of the deceased victims and the injured parties have not been released.
No further details regarding the crash were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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