{"id":152521,"date":"2026-01-28T01:26:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T01:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/152521\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T01:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T01:26:31","slug":"houchin-community-blood-bank-issues-urgent-call-for-donors-after-highway-58-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/152521\/","title":{"rendered":"Houchin Community Blood Bank issues urgent call for donors after Highway 58 crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK\/KBFX) \u2014 Houchin Community Blood Bank is issuing an immediate emergency plea for blood donors following the <a href=\"https:\/\/bakersfieldnow.com\/news\/local\/crash-on-highway-58-involves-about-15-vehicles-shuts-both-directions-kern-county-california-highway-patrol-toweline-road-chp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">30+ vehicle crash on Highway 58 near Towerline Road Tuesday morning.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/bakersfieldnow.com\/news\/local\/crash-on-highway-58-involves-about-15-vehicles-shuts-both-directions-kern-county-california-highway-patrol-toweline-road-chp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Crash on Highway 58 involves 30+ vehicles, all EB lanes and one WB lane remain closed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to CHP, injuries from the crash range from minor to major.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"KBAK\/KBFX\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/66d6542b-a6a3-4d94-b56d-a3dd4618e339-VIRGENLIVEPILEUP_frame_31790.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houchin Community Blood Bank said in a release that they are currently rushing significant amounts of blood and blood products to the trauma center, Kern Medical, to treat those who are injured.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We were already facing a shortage due to the storms disrupting our imports,&#8221; said Anna Kazaryan, Director Of Donor Relations. &#8220;Now, with this tragic accident on Highway 58, we are in a worst case scenario. We cannot rely on shipments from other states right now, we need our local community to roll up their sleeves immediately.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Houchin Community Blood Bank said there is a critical, immediate need for the following types to support trauma patients.<\/p>\n<p>O-Negative: Essential for trauma patients when there is no time to determine blood type.O-PositiveA-Positive<\/p>\n<p>Those who are able to donate are asked to visit one of the following locations:<\/p>\n<p>Bolthouse Donor Center:<br \/>11515 Bolthouse Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311<\/p>\n<p>Truxtun Donor Center:<br \/>5901 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309<\/p>\n<p>Oswell Donor Center:<br \/>2671 Oswell St Suite C, Bakersfield, CA 93306<\/p>\n<p>Walk-ins are welcome due to the emergency. You can also visit <a href=\"https:\/\/hcbb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HCBB.com <\/a>or call 661-323-4222 to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"KBAK\/KBFX\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769563591_750_b936bab3-46f8-4b1c-a97f-e6d604d2d97e-VIRGENLIVEPILEUP_frame_20473.jpeg\"\/>Comment with Bubbles<\/p>\n<p>BE THE FIRST TO COMMENT<\/p>\n<p>In the release, it said, &#8220;Houchin Community Blood Bank extends its deepest thoughts to those involved in the crash and the first responders working in these difficult conditions.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BAKERSFIELD, Calif. 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