Female Passenger Dies in Single-Vehicle Rollover Collision near Olive Drive

BAKERSFIELD, CA (November 2, 2023) - An accident occurred on Highway 99 Sunday afternoon, resulting in the loss of a woman's life and injuries to two others. The fatal incident occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. near Olive Drive on October 29th.

The driver of a 2004 Ford was traveling south and approaching Olive Drive when they lost control while negotiating a turn. Subsequently, the Ford veered off the road, collided with a wooden post, and overturned.

Investigation revealed that both the driver and the front-seat passenger were wearing their seatbelts. The female passenger in the back seat was not wearing her seatbelt, and she was ejected from the Ford onto the road, suffering fatal injuries.

Medical personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced the severely injured female passenger deceased. Meanwhile, paramedics transported the driver and another passenger to a nearby hospital, where they were being treated for serious injuries.

As of now, the identity of the deceased individual has not been disclosed by the Kern County Coroner’s Office. After conducting preliminary investigations, law enforcement officials have determined that drugs or alcohol did not play a role in the rollover accident on Highway 99.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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