A bicyclist was hospitalized with major injuries after allegedly being struck by a driver in a white vehicle on Olive Drive in Bakersfield on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The collision was reported at about 11:21 a.m. in the 5800 block of Olive Drive. Lanes were blocked and traffic backed up while crews responded.
Hoodline, citing California Highway Patrol information, reported that the rider suffered major injuries and that the rider’s identity and current condition have not been released. According to that report, the CHP has not announced what caused the crash, including whether speed, visibility or road conditions played a role. KGET 17 News also reported the collision, citing the CHP incident page. The investigation appears to be ongoing.
