2 Killed in Bakersfield Crash at California City Boulevard and Yerba Boulevard

2 Killed in Head-On Collision at California City Boulevard and Yerba Boulevard in Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California (October 2, 2022) – Two people were killed in a head-on collision early Saturday morning in Bakersfield.

At around 6:15 a.m., the California Highway Patrol received reports of a traffic collision at California City and Yerba boulevards.

A 2017 Chevrolet and a 2021 Toyota collided head-on in unclear circumstances.

Two people were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Kern County Coroner’s Office did not disclose the identities of the victims.

A third person was injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call 760-373-8606.