Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Bakersfield
(Bakersfield, CA) A hit-and-run accident in Bakersfield claimed the life of a pedestrian on Sunday afternoon. The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking witnesses who can assist with the investigation. According to a report from the BPD, a man was reported lying on the ground around 2:20 p.m. in the 400 block of Brundage Lane near […]
Ford Vehicles Recalled Due to Airbag Installation Issues
Multinational company Ford Motor Co. is recalling certain Ranger vehicles from 2004 to 2006 due to passenger-side airbag inflators being installed incorrectly in the front of the vehicles. According to a recall letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 231,942 vehicles are being recalled for possible inspection and adjustment. The NHTSA […]
Man Dies in Fatal Pedestrian Accident on California Avenue
(Bakersfield, CA) A pedestrian was hit and critically injured by a car while crossing California Avenue in Bakersfield. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the man died at the scene of the accident. According to the Police Department report, the accident occurred at the intersection of California Avenue and Real Road when the driver was traveling […]
Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Accident in Arvin
(Kern County, CA) Kern County authorities have identified the man who died in a single-vehicle accident in Arvin, where the driver crashed into a utility pole and caused it to fall. Isai Esteban Valencia, a 26-year-old resident of Arvin, died on Monday after crashing his 2008 Honda into a utility pole near North Rancho Drive […]
Woman Arrested for DUI in Tulare
(Bakersfield, CA) A woman from Pasadena was arrested on Sunday after being involved in a minor pursuit that resulted in an accident in Tulare County. According to reports from the California Highway Patrol, officers attempted to stop the woman around 5:30 p.m. on suspicion of possible driving under the influence after noticing the woman swerving […]
Man Arrested in Police Chase in Bakersfield
(Bakersfield, CA) A man was arrested early Monday morning after a police chase that led the driver to crash into a light pole. The suspect allegedly ignored orders to pull over by authorities. According to reports from the Bakersfield Police Department, the chase started around 12:23 a.m. when officers attempted to stop the driver on […]
One Injured in Accident on Grapevine Road, Bakersfield
(Bakersfield, CA) At least one person was injured in an accident involving a semi-truck carrying soda cans and water in the northbound direction of Interstate 5 south of Bakersfield. According to information from the California Highway Patrol’s accident information page, the accident was reported around 8:15 p.m. just south of Grapevine Road and delayed traffic […]
DUI Accident in Bakersfield: Ex-Police Officer Released from Hospital after Injuries
(Bakersfield, CA) The California Highway Patrol (CHP) announced that Bryan Clark, a former Arvin police officer and current BNSF Railway special agent, who was severely injured in a suspected DUI accident in Bakersfield, has been released from the hospital and escorted home on Wednesday. In a statement on its social media, the CHP informed that […]
Fatal Accident on Rosedale Highway Involving One Fatality
(Bakersfield, CA) One person died in an accident involving a pickup truck and two motorcycles on Rosedale Highway northwest of Bakersfield. The accident was reported around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of Jet Way and Rosedale Highway, according to Bakersfield Police reports. Authorities reported that two motorcyclists were traveling south, very close to […]
Woman dies and girl hospitalized in fatal accident in Los Angeles
(Los Angeles, CA) A woman died and a six-year-old girl was hospitalized following a terrible hit-and-run accident in the Mild-Wishire area of Los Angeles. Initial investigations suggest that the victims are a mother and daughter, who were hit by a truck while walking towards the school. The accident occurred around 8 a.m. on the 6000 […]