Bakersfield, CA – On the evening of Sunday, October 19, 2025, a single-vehicle rollover crash left several people injured, according to KGET.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the collision occurred around 8:00 PM near Shadow Hills Drive, close to Alfred Harrell Highway and Fairfax Road.
Initial investigations suggest that an 18-year-old man from Bakersfield was driving a 2020 white Toyota Camry eastbound on Alfred Harrell Highway in the Number 2 lane at an estimated 80 mph when he lost control. For unknown reasons, the vehicle crossed into the westbound lane and rolled down an embankment, coming to rest off the roadway.
Emergency responders transported the driver and three 17-year-old female passengers to Kern Medical for treatment. The California Highway Patrol reported that all occupants sustained moderate to major injuries. One passenger was listed in critical condition.
Authorities stated that the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. Preliminary findings indicate that alcohol and drugs are not considered factors in the crash. The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the incident.
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