Bakersfield, CA - Mariana Acosta Identified in Fatal Collision on Hwy 58

Bakersfield, CA (February 3, 2025) – A Buttonwillow teen was identified after being involved in a fatal wreck over the weekend on Highway 58.

Mariana Lizbeth Rivera Acosta, 19, was driving a 2016 Chevrolet east on Highway 58 when she was struck and killed after another vehicle veered into her, according to the CHP (California Highway Patrol). Investigators say a 22-year-old male was driving a 2023 Dodge westbound on Highway 58, passed an uninvolved vehicle in the eastbound lanes, and crashed head-on into Acosta. The crash occurred just west of I-5 at about 5:50 p.m. on Sunday.

A female passenger in the Dodge was transported to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries, and three minors in the vehicle sustained minor injuries, according to CHP. Authorities have not yet released information about the victims' current conditions; however, the California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident to determine the cause of the collision.

We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of Mariana Lizbeth Rivera Acosta. Our thoughts are also with the injured victims and their family members. We hope for their full recovery at this time.

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