A driver was trapped and had to be extricated before being taken to Kern Medical Center

Bakersfield, CA. – One person was hospitalized after being injured in a car crash early Monday morning in Bakersfield.
The accident happened in the area of Vineland Road and Di Giorgio Road at around 4:47 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
A vehicle reportedly veered off the highway and crashed into a power pole.
A driver was trapped and had to be extricated before being taken to Kern Medical Center for treatment.
Additional information about the accident was not provided.
CHP is investigating the cause of the accident.
