According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 2:38 p.m., January 9, near South Jacks Ranch Road and Bowman Road.
Ridgecrest, CA – At least one person died in a traffic collision that happened Friday afternoon near an intersection in Ridgecrest.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 2:38 p.m., January 9, near South Jacks Ranch Road and Bowman Road.
Details about the number of people and vehicles involved were not available.
At least one person was pronounced dead, prompting a response by the Kern County Coroner.
The crash is under investigation.
Ridgecrest has experienced consistent car crash activity in recent years, with official traffic safety data showing notable numbers of fatal and injury collisions annually. In 2023, there were 83 total fatal and injury victims in crashes within the city, ranking Ridgecrest mid-range among similar California communities for such incidents. Of these, alcohol was involved in several crashes, and speed-related collisions and nighttime crashes were recurring contributors to serious outcomes. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists also figure into the crash totals, with a handful of injuries each year from those vulnerable road users. Looking at the prior year, 2022 saw 95 fatal and injury collisions, including alcohol-involved crashes and a mix of motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicyclist injuries. Speeding and nighttime conditions again played roles, and hit-and-run incidents were recorded. Historical fatal crash data reveals that Ridgecrest typically records one to a few traffic fatalities per year, with varying involvement of drunk drivers and pedestrians, underscoring persistent road safety challenges.
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