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Crash on S. Union Ave, just south of Highway 223 leaves at least one dead

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The California Highway Patrol is reporting a deadly car crash in south Bakersfield. 

It happened around 1:15 a.m. Saturday morning on S. Union Ave. just south of Highway 223. 

Officials said it was a single vehicle accident and according to CHP, at least one person died. 

This is a breaking news story, check back for updates. 

Bakersfield, CA

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