The wreck between two vehicles was reported at around 5:18 p.m. on State Route 43 near Whisler Road
Bakersfield, Calif. – At least one person was injured and transported to a hospital after a head-on crash on Highway 43 in Bakersfield Friday evening.
According to California Highway Patrol incident log, the collision happened at around 5:18 p.m. on State Route 43 near Whisler Road.
Reportedly, a pickup truck and a grey sedan crashed head-on on the roadway in unclear circumstances.
At least one person was transported to Kern Medical Center with injuries.
No additional information about the collision was provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
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