Man dies in solo-vehicle crash on Weedpatch Hwy

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man has died after a solo vehicle crash on Weedpatch Highway Saturday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP said a Toyota vehicle was traveling southbound on Weedpatch Highway, north of Tri Duncan Avenue just after 7:30 p.m., when the vehicle veered off the road and struck a road sign. The Toyota continued traveling and struck a concrete/metal post.

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The unidentified driver died at the scene. He was wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. His identity will be released at a later time by the coroner’s office.

CHP is investigating the cause of the collision. Anyone with information is asked to call CHP at 661-396-6600.

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