24-year-old woman driving 9 juveniles dies following crash in Northeast Bakersfield
23ABC NEWS
and last updated 2021-01-16 22:38:36-05
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. â A 24-year-old woman has died following a crash in Northeast Bakersfield shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday.
According to a California Highway Patrol press release, the woman was driving a Ford Expedition at a high rate of speed with 9 minors in the vehicle, when she lost control, causing the SUV to rollover multiple times along Alfred Harrel Highway near Fairfax Road.
CHP officer Robert Rodriguez told 23ABC News that the woman died on scene.
All of the minors were transported to Kern Medical for medical evaluations. A 5-month-old newborn, one 4-year-old boy, two 5-year-old boys and a 6 year-old girl sustained minor injuries.
Two people shot in Southeast Bakersfield, BPD investigating
and last updated 2021-01-17 02:44:48-05
BAKERSFIELD, CA. (KERO) â Two people were shot Friday night in Southeast Bakersfield, as Bakersfield Police are investigating the incident.
The shooting took place on Meeks Avenue near East Planz Road.
No word on the conditions of the victims, this is a developing story.
East Bakersfield High School helps students, families with hardships due to pandemic
Posted at 5:38 PM, Jan 14, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-15 00:24:31-05
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. â The pandemic has created a financial hardship for many families, whether that be pay cuts, loss of jobs, or even loss of homes, but one high school is trying to lessen the burden by providing students and their families with supplies that have been donated by the community.
According to Natasha Martinez, who is the organizer behind Blade Closet, since the pandemic, they have seen an increase of students and families needing some extra help, which is why they are asking the community for donations.