AT LEAST 1 DEAD IN CRASH ON HWY 58 NEAR FAIRFAX RD

By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk — Thursday, August 20, 2026

  By CAL WIRE Crime & Public Safety Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Thursday, August 20, 2026

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BREAKING — Aug 20, 7:49 PM PT
AT LEAST 1 DEAD IN CRASH ON HWY 58 NEAR FAIRFAX RD
A fatal crash is under investigation on Highway 58 near Fairfax Road in Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol. At least one person is dead, CHP says.
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The crash was reported at 1:31 p.m. on Tuesday. Details on what caused the collision, the number of vehicles involved, and the identity of the victim remain unclear at this early stage.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.