Kern County, CA (July 25, 2025) – A two-vehicle collision on northbound State Route 99 sent one person to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a response from California Highway Patrol and emergency crews.

According to reports, the crash occurred just before 1:25 p.m. on July 24 near the Kimberlina Road exit. The collision involved a teal Kia Soul and a gray GMC Sierra pickup truck. One of the vehicles ended up in the center divider, while the other came to rest along the right-hand shoulder.

First responders arrived promptly and confirmed that at least one person suffered minor injuries. The injured party was transported to Kern Medical Center for treatment. No life-threatening injuries were reported.

CHP officers directed traffic to the right shoulder, and no major lane closures occurred. Tow services from Leo’s Towing assisted in clearing both damaged vehicles from the scene. Authorities do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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