Bakersfield, CA – Four people who were killed after two cars collided head-on and caught fire on Highway 58 in Bakersfield late last month have been identified.
The Kern County Coroner's Office identified the deceased victims as 75-year-old Rebecca Jane Radovich of Tehachapi, 46-year-old Luis Alfonso Sanchez, 53-year-old Veronica Espinoza Roa, and 18-year-old Mia Camila Sanchez Espinoza, all residents of Oakdale.
The crash was reported at approximately 10:27 a.m. on September 28, 2026, on State Route 58 east of Edison Road.
The California Highway Patrol said a Hyundai Tucson, driven by Rebecca Radovich, was traveling eastbound when it veered across the center divider into the westbound lanes, where it collided with a Toyota Corolla. Both vehicles caught fire, trapping their occupants inside.
All four people involved in the collision died at the scene.
Lusi Sanchez was driving the Toyota, and Veronica Roa and Mia Espinoza were passengers.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating what caused the Hyundai to cross into opposing traffic. Authorities have not determined whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash.