The wreck occurred around 9:43 p.m. on Highway, also known as State Route 166, just a mile west of Old River Road.

Bakersfield Car Collision
Deadly Car Accident on Maricopa Highway in Bakersfield

, CA. – At least one person died in a traffic collision that happened Sunday night in Bakersfield, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The wreck occurred around 9:43 p.m. on Maricopa Highway, also known as State Route 166, just a mile west of Old River Road.

A white GMC pickup and another pickup truck were involved in the collision.

The report said at least one person died in the crash.

The highway was shut down to allow a helicopter to land and airlift one person to the hospital.

No other details were given, but an investigation is ongoing.