Woman Fatally Injured in Semi-Truck Collision on Highway 119 [Bakersfield, CA]

38-Year-Old Woman Killed in Big-Rig Accident near Tupman Road

BAKERSFIELD, CA (May 14, 2025) – One woman was fatally injured Tuesday afternoon, in a semi-truck collision on Highway 119.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:45 p.m., just east of Tupman Road. For reasons under investigation, the female driver of a 2014 Ford Explorer veered into oncoming lanes and into the path of a 2024 Kenworth semi-truck.

Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the Ford driver dead at the scene. Authorities only identified her as a 38-year-old woman from Taft. Meanwhile, the semi-truck driver sustained only minor injuries.

Following preliminary duties, officers have not determined whether or not drugs or alcohol played a factor.

At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.

The Sweet James team stands with the family and friends of the deceased woman, offering their deepest sympathies in this sorrowful time.

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