UPDATE (9:39 P.M., APRIL 10): Officials with the Kern County Sheriff's Office confirm they are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in that area and that is why the highway closed.
They also confirmed that no officers or deputies were injured during the incident.
The roadway is expected to remain closed for several hours as the investigation continues.
No details were given as to what caused the crash, and no suspect information was released.
ORIGINAL STORY:
California Highway Patrol Bakersfield closed all lanes of Highway 58 in both directions on the evening of April 10 due to police activity.
According to CHP, all eastbound lanes of Highway 58 are closed at Highway 184, also known as Weedpatch Highway. All westbound lanes of Highway 58 are closed at Edison Road.
Officials are asking drivers to find an alternate route.
As of 6:50 p.m., CHP reported there is no estimated time for the highway to reopen.
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