BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A late-night traffic collision between two vehicles left one man dead in Southwest Bakersfield on Thurs, June 8.
According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the crash took place at the intersection of Gosford Road and District Boulevard around 10:40 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man with major injuries and a woman with minor injuries. BPD officers performed CPR on the man until medical aid arrived, however, he died at the scene. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital.
An investigation by the BPD revealed that the man had failed to stop at a red light before crashing into the woman's vehicle. He then lost control and crashed into a tree in the center median of Gosford.
It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the BPD at (661) 327-7111.
