Woman Killed in Fiery 2-Car Accident on 5 Freeway near Rowlee Road [Bakersfield, CA]

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BAKERSFIELD, CA (June 22, 2023) — A woman died in a fiery 2-car accident on the 5 Freeway near Rowlee Road.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal two-vehicle collision happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. For an unknown reason, a driver of a northbound Volkswagen Atlas veered into the No. 2 lane and struck a northbound 2019 Kenwood tractor-trailer in front of it.
 
Upon impact, the Volkswagen veered to the right and stopped on the right shoulder where it caught fire.
 
Officials confirmed that a passenger in the Volkswagen, a 21-year-old woman, suffered fatal injuries. The Volkswagen and big drivers suffered minor wounds in the crash and declined medical aid.
 
Following an investigation, officers learned that the SUV had fireworks in the rear compartment, which led to the fire that burned about an acre of grass.
 
Authorities did not say what led to the collision, but authorities will look into the details.
 
If anyone has more information on this deadly accident, please call the CHP.

Our caring thoughts go out to the bereaved family and friends of the victim.

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