A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a Dodge Durango was driving west on East Truxtun Avenue when he rear-ended the other vehicle driven by the deceased which was stopped.
Bakersfield, CA. – A woman was killed in a rear-end collision late Saturday night in East Bakersfield.
The Bakersfield Police Department said the wreck was reported in the 1200 block of East Truxtun Avenue at around 11:14 p.m. September 28.
A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a Dodge Durango was driving west on East Truxtun Avenue when he rear-ended the other vehicle driven by the deceased which was stopped.
The woman, whose name was not disclosed, died at the crash site while her passenger was hospitalized in a nearby facility with severe injuries.
The Durango driver was not injured .
Speed and alcohol impairment are believed to be factors in the crash.
An investigation is underway.