Semi-Truck, Cars Crash in McFarland on Highway 65, Snow Queen Avenue

KERN COUNTY, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2025) — A major injury crash involving a semi-truck, a car and an SUV happened Monday morning on State Route 65 or Highway 65, just south of Snow Queen Avenue in McFarland.

The multi-vehicle collision occurred around 6:13 a.m. on Nov. 3rd, in the San Joaquin Valley north of Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A semi-truck loaded with pallets was involved in a collision with a black Nissan sedan and a black Toyota Highlander SUV, the report said. Paramedics responded to help at least one man with major injuries, and all three drivers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

The north and southbound lanes were blocked by the vehicles and two tow trucks were responding.

Detectives are working to determine fault for the crash on Highway 65 in McFarland.

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Source: CHP Incident: 0036