BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A car accident near the Taco Bell on 24th Street and H Street caused major traffic delays Wednesday morning.
Avoid the area if possible.
According to PulsePoint, the accident happened around 7:15 a.m. Both vehicles were eastbound.
The public information officer with the Bakersfield Fire Department confirmed to KGET that it was a two-vehicle crash involving a PG&E truck and another vehicle. The other vehicle rolled over on its side.
BFD said all occupants got out and believes there were no injuries.
Bakersfield Police Department PIO Robert Pair said the accident was caused by an unsafe lane change by the other vehicle.
PG&E released a statement confirming a PG&E coworker was involved in the accident.
“The preliminary investigation by the Bakersfield Police Department appears to indicate a driver, not the PG&E coworker made an unsafe lane change,” the statement said. “The PG&E coworker was not injured.”
Photos show a blue vehicle overturned after crashing into a tree blocking the sidewalk and one of the lanes. Officials are on scene.
This story is developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
