Kern County, CA (October 31, 2025) – A 32-year-old man from Sacramento was killed early Friday morning following a solo-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 5, just north of Lerdo Highway, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The crash occurred around 5:38 a.m., when a 30-year-old Sacramento woman driving a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser northbound at approximately 70 mph lost control of the vehicle. CHP investigators said the Toyota veered right into the number two lane, then abruptly swerved back into the number one lane before veering off the roadway and rolling over.
The right-front passenger, a 32-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment, while a one-year-old child in the vehicle escaped unharmed. CHP officers continue to investigate the cause of the crash and have not yet determined whether impairment or fatigue played a role.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the man who lost his life in this tragic accident.
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