Fatal DUI crash in SW Bakersfield; 2 others busted for drunk driving through barricade: BPD
A fatal crash occurred in Bakersfield early Sunday morning, resulting in one death and two injuries. Authorities suspect alcohol was a factor in the collision, which took place when a vehicle traveling west on Panama Lane collided with a vehicle heading south on Stine Road. A passenger in the southbound vehicle, a woman in her 20s, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the southbound vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized, while the driver of the westbound vehicle suffered minor injuries. Police indicated that speed and alcohol were likely contributing factors in the crash, but did not specify which driver may have been drinking or speeding. Additionally, two motorists were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after driving through a police barricade at the crash site. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.
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