A 14-year-old Los Angeles teen, Jai’Sean Aubrey, died early Tuesday morning after a solo-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 99, north of Panama Lane.
The Kern County coroner confirmed Aubrey was a passenger in a Hyundai that veered off the road for reasons under investigation, striking a fence and two trees. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, a 19-year-old man, suffered major injuries and was transported to Kern Medical. His current condition has not been released.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact the Bakersfield Area CHP Office at (661) 396-6600.
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