Bakersfield, CA (December 26, 2025) – At least one person was injured following a crash involving a semi-truck and a van on Wednesday afternoon in Kern County.
The collision occurred around 1:48 p.m. on northbound Interstate 5 near Grapevine Rd, according to the California Highway Patrol. Initial reports indicated that a semi-truck struck a guardrail before hitting a pole and a white van.
Officials said the van was found facing the wrong direction following the impact. CHP confirmed that a passenger complained of pain at the scene. The extent of the injuries has not been released, and it remains unclear if additional people were hurt…