Dense Fog — Kern Cty Mtns, California

2002-02-08 · Kern Cty Mtns, California

Event narrative

Another multiple-vehicle accident caused by dense fog occurred on Highway 58 about 20 miles east-southeast of Bakersfield on the northwest slopes of the Tehachapi Mountains. About 40 vehicles were involved in 3 close proximity accident events starting at 10:30 AM PST.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5287192. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.