Bakersfield, California – Jacqueline Orosco, a 21-year-old, tragically lost her life in a multi-vehicle traffic accident on the busy Highway 65 in Bakersfield.
The fatal event occurred around 4:57 p.m. on April 13, 2024, near the southbound stretch of Highway 155. Orosco was heading north in her Toyota when a driver in a Ford, traveling in the opposite direction, crossed into the oncoming lanes, violently colliding with the left side of the young woman’s vehicle.
The crash not only involved these two cars but also affected a Honda traveling in the area. Tragically, Jacqueline Orosco sustained fatal injuries at the scene, and despite the efforts of emergency services, she sadly passed away on the spot.
The other occupants of both the Honda and the Toyota were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention due to the severity of their injuries.
So far, authorities have not provided additional details on the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident on Highway 65. An official update from the Police Department is expected once more information on the tragic multi-vehicle crash in Bakersfield becomes available.
This lamentable event serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and caution while driving. At times like these, it is crucial to reflect on the responsibility of all drivers on the roads to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Jacqueline Orosco.
