Major Injury Traffic Collision on Morning Drive, Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., (May 14, 2026) — A major injury collision involving two vehicles happened Wednesday night on Morning Drive, near Niles Street, in Bakersfield.
The incident occurred on May 13th at approximately 5:46 p.m. and involved a black Nissan sedan and a white GMC pickup truck. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene following reports of a woman lying on the ground, though it was initially unclear what injuries she had sustained.
The collision, identified as Incident No. 0286, prompted a response from multiple units, with the first arriving at the scene within ten minutes of the report. The crash was initially categorized as a traffic collision with an emergency medical response, but it was later updated to a major injury incident.
Emergency responders worked to assess and treat the victims at the scene. The collision did not pose a life-threatening situation as per early reports, but the extent of injuries required the involvement of both emergency and tow services.
The Bakersfield Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances leading to the crash and is asking any witnesses to come forward with information. The details surrounding the cause of the collision and the conditions of the drivers remain under investigation.
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