At least one person was killed in a car crash around 2:38 p.m. on December 9 near South Jacks Ranch Road and Bowman Road. The article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
RIDGECREST, CA - January 10, 2026
At least one person was killed in a car crash that occurred around 2:38 p.m. on December 9 near the intersection of South Jacks Ranch Road and Bowman Road in Ridgecrest, California. The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene, but the cause of the crash has not been specified in reports.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: Around 2:38 p.m., December 9
- Location: S Jacks Ranch Rd and Bowman Rd, Ridgecrest, CA
- Type of crash: Not specified
- Vehicles involved: Not specified
- Injuries / fatalities: At least 1 fatality
- Responding agencies: California Highway Patrol
- Source(s): Ridgecrest, CA news report
Crash Overview
The crash occurred around 2:38 p.m. on December 9 near the intersection of South Jacks Ranch Road and Bowman Road in Ridgecrest, California. Details about the sequence of events leading to the crash have not been released. The California Highway Patrol was the primary agency responding to the incident.
At least one person was confirmed dead as a result of the crash. No further details about additional injuries or the number of vehicles involved have been provided. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and authorities have not released any information regarding ongoing investigations or potential road closures.
People Involved
Authorities have confirmed that at least one person was killed in the crash. No further information about the identities, ages, or roles of those involved has been released. It remains unclear if there were any other injuries resulting from the incident.
Investigation Status
The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash. As of now, no specific contributing factors have been reported, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation. No charges or citations have been announced at this time.