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Two people injured following rollover crash southeast of Bakersfield

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Two people are injured after a rollover crash southeast of Bakersfield Saturday evening.

It happened just before 9 p.m. on South Edison Road and East Panama Lane.

According to CHP, the vehicle was driving at a high-rate of speed, when for an unknown reason, the driver veered across the northbound lane and hit a dirt embankment rolling into a field.

CHP said the driver suffered moderate injuries and the passenger suffered major head injuries. It is unknown if drugs or alcohol are factors in this crash.

The investigation is ongoing.

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