Minor Injuries Sustained in Bakersfield Truck Accident at Old River Road and Taft Highway
Bakersfield, California (January 13, 2022) – Injuries were reported following a collision involving a pair of semi-trucks Thursday morning at a Bakersfield intersection, according to a local news source.
The crash was reported a little before 6:00 a.m. in the area of Old River Road and Taft Highway.
As per the local news report, two semi-trucks collided for unknown reasons at the intersection of River Road and Taft Highway.
One of the big rigs flipped onto its side upon the impact.
Bakersfield Collision at Old River Road and Taft Highway
Authorities said the accident resulted in minor injuries. The exact number of injured parties and their identities were not immediately available.
Taft Highway was closed in both directions between Old River and Gosford Roads while the investigation and cleanup took place.
The crash remains under investigation.