Accidents in Tehachapi, CA
Tehachapi, a mountain town in Kern County, handles light to moderate traffic, primarily from local residents and visitors. Accidents are occasional on State Route 58 and winding local roads, particularly during winter weather or heavy truck activity.
Published
January 27, 2025, 6:38 pm PST
Candace Rios was taken to Kern Medical where she died the following day Bakersfield, CA. – Candace Lorraine Rios, 72, has been identified as the pedestrian who died after being struck by a car last week in Tehachapi. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 9:24 p.m.
Published
January 23, 2025, 12:16 am PST
The California Highway Patrol reported that the accident occurred around 9:24 p.m. on Highway 202, also known as West Valley Boulevard, near Cummings Valley Road. Tehachapi, CA. – A pedestrian was airlifted to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night near an intersection in Tehachapi. The California