Bakersfield, CA – Deadly Crash Reported on Copus Road near Old River Road

According to California Highway Patrol logs, the wreck was reported around 5:22 a.m. on August 28, 2026, on Copus Road near Old River Road.

Bakersfield, CA – At least one person died in a head-on collision that happened early Friday morning in Bakersfield, the California Highway Patrol reported.

According to California Highway Patrol logs, the wreck was reported around 5:22 a.m. on August 28, 2026, on Copus Road near Old River Road.

The crash involved a gray Nissan Sentra and a blue minivan. Both vehicles were blocking both traffic lanes after the accident.

Authorities reported that at least one person was killed in the crash.

Both vehicles were towed away from the scene.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.