Bakersfield

Teen Dies After High-Speed Rollover Crash in Bakersfield

A 17-year-old Bakersfield girl died days after a high-speed rollover crash near Alfred Harrell Highway and Shadow Hills Drive. Learn what investigators may review and what families should know after a fatal California crash.

California Car Accident Statistics: How Common Are Crashes in California?

CHP identified a teenager killed in a fatal rollover crash on Shadow Hills Drive in Bakersfield.

Lost Your Job After an Accident or Injury in California? What to Know

Losing your job after an accident can make recovery even harder. Learn how lost wages, workers’ compensation, disability accommodations, and injury claims may apply in California.

Pedestrian Accident on Snow Road Leaves One Dead

Bakersfield Pedestrian Crash on Snow Road Leaves One Dead

Heavy Rain Leads to Multiple Crashes on Highway 99

Heavy rain caused multiple crashes and traffic delays on Highway 99 in Bakersfield. Learn why wet roads, visibility, speed, and insurance disputes can matter after a rain-related crash.

Serious Multi-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Southwest Bakersfield

Bakersfield police are investigating a serious multi-vehicle crash near Harris Road and Summer Springs Drive. Learn why evidence, fault, and insurance disputes can matter after a major collision.

How to Use Your Smartphone After a Car Accident in California

Your phone can help protect your car accident claim. Learn what photos, videos, witness details, voice notes, and recovery records to save after a California crash.

Bakersfield Police Receive $400K Grant for Traffic Safety Enforcement

Bakersfield police received a $400,000 traffic safety grant to support DUI patrols, distracted driving enforcement, pedestrian safety, speeding enforcement, and crash prevention programs through September 2026.

Pedestrian Struck and Killed Near Stine Road

A pedestrian was struck and killed near Stine Road and Summer Tree Lane in Bakersfield. Police are investigating the crash, including visibility, crosswalk use, timing, and roadway conditions.

Police Seek Driver After Car Crashes Into Northeast Bakersfield Home

Police are searching for a driver who fled after a car crashed into a home on Wenatchee Avenue in northeast Bakersfield. Learn what homeowners should know after a hit-and-run property damage crash.