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Traffic fatality Friday night in Shafter on Lerdo Highway

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — At least one person is dead following a crash Friday evening in Shafter according to the CHP Traffic Incident site.

Early reports show that the accident happened on Lerdo Highway and Leonard Avenue just after 8 p.m.

According to CHP, the driver was a solo female driver who was ejected from the vehicle while traveling eastbound. Officials said the vehicle rolled over on the left shoulder.

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