Two Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 223 at South Edison Road [BAKERSFIELD, CA]

Man and Woman Dead in Morning Head-On Crash on Highway 223

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (August 27, 2019) – Two people were killed following a head-on crash Tuesday morning on Highway 223.
 
The crash happened around 5:26 a.m. on Bear Mountain Boulevard at South Edison Road west of Cuda Drive.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, a Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling eastbound when a Toyota Corolla traveling in the opposite direction veered into the eastbound lane. The two vehicles collided head-on.
 
As a result, the man driving the Corolla died at the scene along with a female passenger inside the PT Cruiser.
 
Three other people inside the PT Cruiser were airlifted to a hospital with major injuries.
 
It is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash. Further investigation is underway.

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We at the Sweet Lawyers extent our heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time.

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