Injuries Reported in Five-Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway near Highway 46 [Lost Hills, CA]

Several Injuries Sustained in Lost Hills Multi-Vehicle Crash

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (December 28, 2018) – Injuries were reported following a crash involving multiple vehicles on Wednesday, December 26.
 
A CHP officer said five vehicles were involved in the collision on southbound 5 Freeway near Highway 46.
 
Several people suffered injuries that required them to be rushed to a hospital. One person was airlifted and the others were transported via ground ambulance.
 
Caltrans warned motorists about traffic delays, though medical personnel has cleared the roadway.
 
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
 
Driving can be very dangerous as anything can happen very quickly. Thus, it is important to drive safely and defensively. Make sure your mirrors are adjusted properly, use your turn signals and check your blind spot every time you change lanes or decide to pass a slower vehicle. Remember to watch for cars merging onto the freeway and give them adequate space to merge into the slow lane.

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