Four Killed in Fiery Car Crash on Highway 99 [Bakersfield, CA]

Vehicle Involved in Police Pursuit Fatally Crashes on Highway 99 in Bakersfield

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (December 8, 2020) – Officers confirmed that four people died in a fiery car crash on Highway 99 on Tuesday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened at the Herring Road off-ramp around 01:00 AM.
 
Based on a report, the Arvin Police Department chased a BMW after it committed multiple burglaries in the Arvin area. However, officers lost track of the car and called off the pursuit. Later on, the same BMW crashed into a dirt embankment. CHP officers found the car engulfed in flames.
 
As a result, Arvin Police said four people inside the BMW car died at the scene. Officials did not yet release the victims’ identities pending kin notification.
 
CHP says a preliminary investigation indicates the car was traveling at an unknown high rate of speed before crashing.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims.

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