Fatal Crash on Highway 166, Soda Lake Road near Maricopa Fatal Crash on Highway 166, Soda Lake Road near Maricopa

Semi-Truck Hits Vehicle on SR-166 Shoulder

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Dec. 16, 2025) — A semi-truck reportedly crashed into a vehicle at Grocer Grade on the right shoulder of Highway 166, near Soda Lake Road in Maricopa.

According to the California Highway Patrol the deadly crash occurred around 4:19 p.m. on December 15th in Kern County.

There were people standing outside of a vehicle involved in a solo crash when the oncoming trucker reportedly crashed into it and hit at least one person.

Paramedics responded and confirmed at least one death, but it’s unknown if others were hurt.

Detectives are working on the case to determine liability.

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