Woman Killed, 2 Seriously Injured in Bakersfield Collision on Olive Drive Overpass over Highway 99
Bakersfield, California (August 14, 2021) – A head-on collision has claimed the life of a woman and left two other people with serious injuries Saturday night in Bakersfield, the California Highway Patrol said.
At 9:22 p.m., CHP officials responded to the crash on Olive Drive overpass above Highway 99.
According to the CHP, a Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling on the Olive Drive overpass when, for undetermined reasons, the pickup truck crossed over the center median into the opposite lane, where it collided head-on with a Ford Crown Victoria.
Deadly Bakersfield Head-on Collision on Olive Drive Overpass
A woman who was a passenger in the Ford Crown Victoria was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name was being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Both female drivers of the Ford F-150 and Ford Crown Victoria were taken to a nearby hospital with major injuries. Their current condition was not known.
All parties involved were wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision.
The crash remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it's not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.