The crash occurred around 8:37 p.m. on December 14 in the 10000 block of Burlando Road, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Bakersfield, CA. – A 60-year-old Bakersfield man was killed Sunday night after his vehicle left the roadway and overturned near Kernville, according to authorities.
The crash occurred around 8:37 p.m. on December 14 in the 10000 block of Burlando Road, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Officials said the driver was traveling along Burlando Road when the vehicle exited the roadway for unknown reasons and overturned.
The Kern County Coroner's Office was called to the scene after the driver, now identified as Andrew Bill Mace, 60, of Bakersfield was pronounced dead following the crash.
No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
Details regarding what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway were not immediately available. Authorities did not specify whether speed, alcohol, or other factors played a role.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
Kern County consistently exhibits a higher traffic fatality rate compared to both the state and national averages, particularly concerning pedestrians and at intersections. Data for 2017–2021 indicates that the county's fatality rate per 100,000 residents was nearly double the national rate. While recent data from early 2024 showed a decrease in overall fatal collisions in Bakersfield, injury-related collisions increased, indicating persistent safety challenges. Pedestrian fatalities remain a significant issue, with 55 reported in 2024, a notable increase that marks the fourth consecutive year with over 50 pedestrian deaths.
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