Fatal crash report

Fatal crash in Delano, Kern County, California

August 6, 2022 · FARS case 2022-64039

Location as recorded in the police report (35.7614, -119.2763). It may be approximate.
Deaths
2
Vehicles
2
People involved
5
Time
01:58
Saturday

Location and conditions

Road
GARCES HWY
Cross road
MELCHER RD
Route type
Other
Area
Urban
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark - Not Lighted
Junction
Intersection
Intersection type
Four-Way Intersection
Manner of collision
Angle
First harmful event
Motor Vehicle In-Transport

Vehicles and occupants

Vehicle 1: 2015 Dodge Challenger

Cars · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 16-20 Suspected minor injury
  • Passenger · Age 21-24 Suspected serious injury
  • Passenger · Age 16-20 Suspected minor injury

Vehicle 2: 2016 Kia Optima

Cars · 2 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 25-34 Fatal injury
  • Passenger · Age 25-34 Fatal injury

More about this area

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS records contain no names. Ages are shown as bands and locations as reported by police.