DELANO, Calif. (KERO) — A passenger is dead and several others are injured following a wrong-way crash involving three vehicles on State Route 99 in Bakersfield.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash near Ninth Avenue at approximately 9:17 p.m. on Saturday.
Investigators said a 28-year-old man driving a 2024 Tesla X was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of State Route 99. The Tesla collided with a southbound 2022 Nissan Frontier driven by a 49-year-old woman.
Following the initial impact, a 2021 Dodge Charger driven by a 23-year-old woman traveling behind the Nissan also crashed into the Nissan.
A passenger in the Nissan died at the scene. The driver and another passenger in the Nissan sustained major injuries and were taken to a local hospital.
Four people were inside the Dodge Charger, and one person sustained minor injuries.
CHP officials said alcohol and drugs appear to be a factor in the crash.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the CHP Bakersfield Area at (661) 396-6600.
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