The fatal collision happened at about 10:31 p.m. on June 17, 2026, on U.S. Route 395 at Bowman Road, just west of Ridgecrest.
Ridgecrest, CA – At Least One Person Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 395
Ridgecrest, CA – At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 395 near Ridgecrest late Wednesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The fatal collision happened at about 10:31 p.m. on June 17, 2026, on U.S. Route 395 at Bowman Road, just west of Ridgecrest.
Authorities said at least three vehicles, including a semi-truck, were involved in the collision. Details regarding how the collision occurred have not yet been released.
At least one person suffered fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead. Information regarding additional injuries or the identities of those involved was not immediately available.
California Highway Patrol officers and other emergency responders were dispatched to the scene and conducted an investigation into the fatal collision.
The crash remains under investigation, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.