Elias Samarripas Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash at Hosking Avenue and Hughes Lane in South Bakersfield
Elias Samarripas ID’d as Man Killed in South Bakersfield Accident at Hosking Avenue and Hughes Lane
South Bakersfield, California (November 6, 2020) – The man who was killed Wednesday night in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in South Bakersfield has been identified as Elias Samarripas, 72, according to the Kern County coroner’s office.
The deadly accident happened at around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 4 in the area of Hosking Avenue and Hughes Lane.
Authorities said a truck, driven by Samarripas, was turning at the intersection of Hosking Avenue and Hughes Lane when, for an unknown reason, it traveled into the path of another truck.
Both vehicles ultimately collided.
Deadly Car Accident in South Bakersfield
Samarripas was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in the accident.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111.
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