A solo vehicle collided with a concrete divider early this morning at the intersection of Oswell Street and Niles Street in Bakersfield, CA. The incident occurred around 1:55 AM, and fortunately, there were no injuries reported. Following the collision, the vehicle left the scene, prompting emergency services to respond.
Multiple towing services were contacted to assist with the removal of the vehicle. However, complications arose during the towing process, leading to delays. At approximately 2:44 AM, it was reported that a pole was down in the concrete divider, which had a "45 MPH" speed limit sign attached. Fortunately, there was no immediate hazard to motorists.
By 3:31 AM, emergency services had cleared the scene, and the situation was under control. The California Highway Patrol confirmed that the incident was classified as a traffic collision with no injuries. Traffic in the area may have experienced brief disruptions due to the incident and the subsequent towing efforts.
Motorists are reminded to exercise caution when driving in the vicinity of Oswell Street and Niles Street, especially during early morning hours when visibility may be reduced. The CHP encourages drivers to remain vigilant and report any hazardous conditions they may encounter on the road.