The crash was reported at approximately 2:08 a.m. on southbound SR-99, just north of Lerdo Highway.
Bakersfield, CA – A three-vehicle collision early Wednesday morning on southbound Highway 99 in Bakersfield left at least one person with possible major injuries, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The crash was reported at approximately 2:08 a.m. on southbound SR-99, just north of Lerdo Highway.
A red Toyota Tacoma was found facing the wrong way in the center divider, while a black sedan was blocking the No. 1 Lane. Additional reports indicated that a red Chevrolet Camaro was involved in the collision and that one person was found lying on the ground.
Investigators said that the driver found on the ground may have been speeding and driving erratically before the crash. At least one person suffered major injuries in the crash, as per the CHP.
The collision prompted a hard closure of the roadway as crews worked to clear the vehicles and debris. The No. 2 Lane was reopened around 2:45 a.m. By 3:11 a.m., all lanes had reopened after the roadway was cleared and the vehicles were removed.
The collision remains under investigation.