1 Seriously Injured in Car Accident at Highway 58 and Highway 223 in Keene

Bakersfield Crash
1 Airlifted after Bakersfield Crash on Highway 58 at SR 223

Bakersfield, California (July 4, 2023) – One person was airlifted to the hospital after being injured in a head-on collision on Tuesday morning near Keene.

The accident happened on Highway 58 at Highway 223 at around 10:11 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

A pickup truck, a big rig and possibly three other vehicles were involved in the accident.

One person was ejected from a vehicle after the collision.

Authorities say one person suffered major injuries and was airlifted to the hospital for treatment.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is underway.