One Killed in Semi Truck and Car Crash on Highway 99 near Copus Road [BAKERSFIELD, CA]

Car Collided into Jackknifed Semi on Highway 99 in Bakersfield Killing One

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (October 26, 2019) – One person was killed following a collision involving a semi truck and a car Saturday evening in Bakersfield.
 
The fatal collision happened around 9:12 p.m. on southbound Highway 99 near Copus Road.
 
The semi truck was jackknifed in the middle of the freeway and a red Honda Civic collided into it, CHP officials said.
 
Firefighters responded to the scene and found two occupants pinned inside the Honda. Extrication and life-saving measures were performed, but one of the patients did not survive.
 
A second patient was airlifted to a hospital in an unknown condition.
 
The precise circumstances that led to the fatal accident remain unclear at this time. Further investigation is underway.

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During this time of tragedy, we would like to extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of the victim.

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