One Person Killed in Semi-Truck Accident at S Edison Rd and Hermosa Rd in Bakersfield According to the California Highway Patrol logs, the collision was reported around 6:40 a.m., December 29, at South Edison Road and Hermosa Road.
Bakersfield, CA – One person died in a semi-truck collision that happened Monday morning at an intersection in Bakersfield.
According to the California Highway Patrol logs (https://chpmadeformore.com/), the collision was reported around 6:40 a.m., December 29, at South Edison Road and Hermosa Road.
A semi-truck and a white pickup truck were involved in the crash.
Details about the cause and manner of the collision were not available.
The report said the area had heavy fog at the time of the accident.
Authorities are investigating the crash.
The city of Bakersfield has made some progress in reducing the overall number of fatal collisions, which decreased to 44 in 2024 from 53 in 2023 and 69 in 2022. Fatal crashes involving impaired drivers also saw a significant drop of 58% in the same period. Despite this reduction in fatalities, the total number of injury-related collisions has risen, with 1,813 non-fatal crashes in 2024, up from 1,784 in 2023, indicating that while fewer accidents are deadly, many still result in serious harm. A major area of concern remains pedestrian and cyclist safety. Between 2018 and 2022, Bakersfield experienced 181 pedestrian fatalities and has been identified as one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. for pedestrians. In 2023, the city saw 70 bicycle crashes, a 40% increase from two years prior, making it a high-risk area for cyclists as well. Common factors contributing to accidents across all modes of transport include speeding, impaired driving (DUI), and distracted driving. Certain locations, such as Highways 99 and 178, and intersections like Ming Avenue and New Stine Road, are known hotspots for accidents.
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