2 Injured in Big Rig Crash on 7th Standard Road and Cherry Avenue in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA, June 19, 2025 – Two people sustained injuries in a head-on collision involving a big rig Thursday afternoon in Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol.The crash occurred around 1:06 p.m. on June 19 at the intersection of 7th Standard Road and Cherry Avenue.Investigators said a white GMC truck was traveling westbound on 7th Standard Road when it veered into the eastbound lane and struck a semi-truck head-on.The driver of the GMC sustained major injuries and was airlifted to Kern Medical for treatment. The big rig driver suffered minor injuries and received medical attention at the scene.The impact of the crash caused a spill of approximately 40 gallons of diesel fuel from the semi-truck, prompting cleanup efforts.
