1 Person Killed, 2 Injured in Crash with Ejection on Highway 178 in Bakersfield

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the crash was reported around 8 p.m. near the 11000 block of Highway 178.

Bakersfield Car Accident
1 Person Dies, 2 Others Injured in Bakersfield Car Accident on Highway 178

Bakersfield, CA. – One person died, and two others were hospitalized after a fiery single-car collision that happened Sunday evening in Bakersfield.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the crash was reported around 8 p.m. near the 11000 block of Highway 178.

A car reportedly crashed off the highway and ignited a brush fire.

Firefighters responded and pronounced one person dead at the scene.

Two others who were ejected from the car suffered minor to moderate injuries. They were taken to the hospital for treatment.

The firefighters extinguished the brush fire.

An investigation into the collision is ongoing.

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