BAKERSFIELD, CA – A man was killed in a four-vehicle crash on southbound Highway 99 north of Rosedale Highway on Monday, Bakersfield Now reports.
The accident occurred around 4:10 p.m. Traffic had slowed in a construction bypass lane when a driver approaching from behind and slammed into the rear of the vehicle in front of him.
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The impact from this collision caused two additional cars to be hit.
The driver who caused the initial crash died at the scene. Another driver was hospitalized with injuries that do not appear life-threatening.
Police do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor.
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