California Highway Patrol investigates fatal crash on Hwy 119

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash reported on Highway 119 near Elk Hills Tuesday evening.

A 38-year-old woman from Taft was killed Tuesday afternoon after colliding with a semi-truck, according to California Highway Patrol. The crash involving a semi-truck and an SUV was reported on Highway 119, just east of Tupman Road, at around 4:45 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

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For an unknown reason, the Taft woman, who was driving a 2014 Ford Explorer, veered into the opposite lane and into the path of a 2024 Kenworth semi-truck, according to CHP.

The Taft woman was pronounced deceased at the scene and the semi-truck driver sustained minor injuries…

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