One Person Confirmed Injured In Crash Between Semi-Truck and Pickup on Highway 65

Quick Facts:

Where: Highway 65, north of Lerdo Highway, in Bakersfield, CA

What Happened: One person was injured when a pickup and semi-truck collided

Participants:

• Pickup Driver
• Semi-Truck Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Pickup Driver, Serious Injuries

Details:

The driver of a pickup truck was seriously injured in a collision with a semi-truck on Highway 65, north of Lerdo Highway, in Bakersfield, CA. California Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred around 8:45 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, trapping the pickup driver inside their vehicle. Authorities have yet to release additional information regarding the crash, as it is currently under investigation.