Bakersfield, CA – Serious Injury Accident on I-5 North at Gorman Offramp

(August 31, 2023) – A serious traffic incident on August 31st, on I-5 North, at the Gorman offramp. This accident involved a collision between a 4-door sedan and a semi-truck on the right-hand shoulder resulting in sustained injuries.

Emergency responders, including paramedics and law enforcement, promptly arrived at the scene to provide assistance to the injured parties. However, the exact extent of the injuries remains unknown at this time.

As a result of this accident, all lanes on I-5 North were temporarily closed to facilitate the response efforts and conduct the necessary investigations.

The investigation is still underway, and further details will be provided as they become available.

Our thoughts are with those involved in this accident, and we hope for a swift and complete recovery for all affected parties.