Bakersfield, CA – March 22, 2022, a man sustained fatal injuries as the result of an accident where a semi-truck and a van crashed along Highway 99.
Authorities with the California Highway Patrol reported that the crash took place at around 4:44 a.m. along southbound Highway 99 in the area of Merced Avenue.
Initial reports said that a van was stopped along the highway when a semi-truck somehow crashed into the back of it. The collision reportedly ejected the driver of the van, ultimately resulting in fatal injuries.
Right now, additional details about the crash are unavailable. Investigations are ongoing.