An unfortunate accident in East Bakersfield claimed one life, according to the local news outlets covering this occurrence. The accident occurred around 8:15 p.m. last Thursday when a big rig that was headed west on Edison Highway failed to notice a stop sign and continued to drive, which led to the big rig broadsiding a Mitsubishi Eclipse that was being driven by a 47-year-old woman. The impact pushed both vehicles against a third oncoming car. Two passengers were taken to the hospital (read more)
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25
Oct
2011
Man Dies in Severe Bakersfield Car Accident
The truck driver fled the car accident scene on foot but was apprehended and arrested shortly thereafter by Bakersfield police officers. Alcohol use suspected.
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30
Jun
2011
Man Hit by Train in Bakersfield Walks Away
Media sources indicate that a man was uninjured after his car was struck by a California Northern Railroad Company train Wednesday in Bakersfield. The accident happened as the man attempted to cross railroad tracks at Edison Highway and Washington Street in east Bakersfield. The man’s Nissan Altima was dragged almost a quarter of a mile before the train was able to come to a stop. Amazingly, the man, who appeared to be in his 60s, was able to walk away (read more)
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