Fatal Crash on Highway 46, Near Kecks Corner in Lost Hills

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BUTTONWILLOW, Calif., (Nov. 12, 2026) — A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred Wednesday night on westbound Highway 46 near Kecks Corner west of the Lost Hills area of Kern County.

The tragic incident was reported on Nov. 11th at approximately 6:22 p.m., involving two vehicles that veered off the roadway to the right-hand side, according to the California Highway Patrol’s incident log.

Emergency crews, including fire units and paramedics, responded and confirmed a fatality. The coroner was dispatched to the site with an estimated arrival time of approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. Castro Towing removed one vehicle, and Martins Towing removed the other one.

The names and ages of those involved have not yet been released to the public. Authorities have confirmed that both vehicles were off the roadway, and no lane closures were necessary at the time of the accident.

The California Highway Patrol is actively investigating the circumstances of this tragic incident and is urging anyone with information or who may have witnessed the accident to come forward.

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