Multiple injured in head-on crash on Copus Road: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Five people were injured after a Bakersfield woman attempted to pass traffic on the opposite lane when she crashed head-on into another vehicle on Copus Road Wednesday morning, according to California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened after a 52-year-old woman driving a Chevy Silverado westbound on Copus Road, west of I-5 when she attempted to pass traffic on the eastbound lane.
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The Bakersfield woman was traveling at 80 mph when she misjudged the distance between her and an oncoming Toyota Camry when the two vehicles crashed head-on, CHP officials said.
The Bakersfield woman suffered minor injuries. Two occupants of the Camry suffered major injuries, a third suffered moderate injuries and the fourth person suffered minor injuries.
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Officers said alcohol and cellphone use did not appear to be a factor in the crash. All five people were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash and were transported to Kern Medical for treatment.
The crash remains under investigation.
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