Buttonwillow, CA. – One person was hospitalized after being injured in a collision in a traffic collision on Friday morning in Buttonwillow.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 6:48 a.m. on Highway 33 near Highway 58, just outside McKittrick Elementary School.
A Nissan Sentra and a pickup truck were involved in the collision. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately determined.
One person was injured in the accident and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Bakersfield is one of the largest cities in California, with a high population compared to other cities. With the growing population, the city has experienced an increase in the number of traffic accidents recorded in recent years. In 2021, Bakersfield reported a total of 1863 injuries and fatalities due to traffic accidents. The city's crash statistics are part of a broader statewide trend, with California consistently ranking high in total traffic fatalities and injuries. Specific breakdowns for Bakersfield in 2021 reveal that there were 276 alcohol-related accidents (14.8%), while speed was a factor in 210 of the accidents (11.3%). Pedestrians were mostly affected, with the city recording 135 pedestrian-related accidents and having an OTS ranking of 8/15.
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