Man Killed in Fiery Accident at Olive Drive and Jewetta Avenue [Bakersfield, CA]

Early Morning Fiery Crash on Olive Drive in Bakersfield Involves Two Vehicles

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (April 21, 2021) – A man was killed in a fiery accident at Olive Drive and Jewetta Avenue in northwest Bakersfield early Tuesday morning.
 
The crash happened around 3:50 a.m. on April 20. According to the California Highway Patrol, two cars collided after one of them ran a red light. The impact caused one vehicle to burst into flames.
 
As a result, the man driving the burned vehicle died at the scene. The other driver, a man in his 40s, sustained minor injuries.
 
At this time, it is still unclear which of the men was at fault.
 
Police said speed was a factor in the crash. They asked anyone with further information regarding this incident to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

We would like to express our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the victim.

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