Injuries Reported in Bakersfield Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 65 and James Road
BAKERSFIELD, CA (December 22, 2022) – Tuesday, Jesus Rodriguez, Kyle Schwegel, and a toddler suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 65.
The incident happened when 28-year-old Kyle Schwegel of Bakersfield drove a Dodge Ram. He headed south on Highway 65, just north of James Road.
As Schwegel approached the intersection, he made a left turn and went into the path of 40-year-old Jimmy Parham driving a Chevrolet Silverado. The Chevy pulled a trailer and was traveling north at about 54 mph.
Then, the Dodge Ram crashed with the Silverado at the intersection of Highway 65 and James Road. As a result, the Silverado crashed into 72-year-old Jesus Rodriguez driving a Toyota Sienna. Reports said that Rodriguez had stopped at a stop sign just west of James Road.
Also, a 3-year-old who was not secured in the proper car seat for his age rode occupied the Silverado.
Officers noted that the car seat was not properly secured.
Hence, the toddler got ejected out of a window while still strapped in the car seat.
After the crash, responders took the toddler to Kern Medical with a broken rib.
Schwegel and Rodriguez sustained minor injuries and were also taken to Kern Medical.
At this time, the authorities ruled out drugs and alcohol as a factor in the crash.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
What’s Next after Crash Involving Jose Rodriguez
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