At least 1 dead in the crash west of Bakersfield: CHP

Bakersfield, California (KBAK/KBFX) – The California Highway Patrol examines a crash west of Bakersfield, which, according to the Chp website, died at least one person on Tuesday afternoon. Officials expect Highway 119 to be reopened in about two hours, the CHP buttonwillow said shortly before 6 p.m.

Around 4:47 p.m., a semi-trailer truck and an SUV near the Taft Highway (Highway 119) collided in the Coles Levee Road, west of the I-5, and set fire to the SUV. Grass was said to be on fire near the scene of the crash. According to reports, good Samaritans tried to extinguish the fire.

The cause of the crash is examined. Avoid the area if possible.

Chp Buttonwillow said on social media that the lanes of Highway 119 were blocked due to the fatal crash near the Tupman Road.

The closure takes place on the Westbound Highway 43 at the roundabout and at the Taffel Highway in Ostbound on the Tupman Road. The area is expected to be opened again in about two hours, officials said.

This story develops and is updated as soon as further information is provided.