Harper was fatally struck by two vehicles while walking on Highway 99 near Taft Highway at approximately 2:32 a.m. The article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
BAKERSFIELD, CA - January 9, 2026
A tragic incident occurred on Highway 99 near Taft Highway in Bakersfield, California, where a pedestrian named Harper was fatally struck by two vehicles. The collision happened at approximately 2:32 a.m. on December 29, as Harper was walking southbound in the No. 3 lane. The identities of the vehicles involved have not been released.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: December 29, approximately 2:32 a.m.
- Location: Highway 99 near Taft Highway, Bakersfield, CA
- Type of crash: Pedestrian
- Vehicles involved: Two vehicles (types unknown)
- Fatalities: 1 (pedestrian)
- Source(s): Bakersfield News Article
Crash Overview
The fatal collision occurred in the early morning hours of December 29, around 2:32 a.m., on Highway 99 near Taft Highway in Bakersfield. Harper, the pedestrian, was walking southbound in the No. 3 lane when they were struck by two vehicles. The details surrounding the sequence of events leading to the crash have not been fully disclosed.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, but unfortunately, Harper was pronounced deceased. The specific agencies that responded to the scene have not been specified in the available reports.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and no further details about the vehicles or potential charges have been released.