Jose Lopez Fatal Bakersfield Crash Highway 33, Hanawalt Avenue

Man Killed in 2-Vehicle Collision on Highway 33 is Identified

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2024) — Jose Lopez, a worker at The Wonderful Company, died Monday night in a crash on Highway 33 near Hanawalt Avenue in Bakersfield.

The man was a passenger in a vehicle that collided with a truck at around 6 p.m. on Sept. 16th, according to Bakersfield Now.

The victim reportedly worked at the plant for about 10 years, according to a statement from Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds.

“His family is foremost in our thoughts and our priority now is to support them in every way possible,” the statement said. “We are conducting a complete and careful investigation of what took place.

United Farm Workers also issued a statement on X that they are “heartbroken” about the loss of Jose Lopez.

Liability for the man’s death has not been determined, but the case remains under investigation.

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