45-Year-Old Man Fatally Injured in Deadly Collision near Oswell Street

BAKERSFIELD, CA (September 14, 2022) – Monday morning, Gilbert Gomez was killed in a solo-car crash on Highway 58.

Police responded to the scene just after 6:30 a.m., near Oswell Street on September 12th.

For reasons under investigation, Gomez lost control of his vehicle and veered off the road before traveling down an embankment and overturning.

Investigators say Gomez was not wearing a seat belt at the time, and was consequently ejected from the vehicle. Medical personnel arrived and pronounced 45-year-old Gomez of Bakersfield, dead at the scene due to the extent of his injuries.

Meanwhile, emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Following preliminary investigations, officers are unsure as to whether or not drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision.

Once available, further details will be provided.

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