Bakersfield, CA – On the morning of Friday, January 16, 2026, a collision at the intersection of Hageman and Allen roads in northwest Bakersfield resulted in injuries and the arrest of a 19-year-old woman on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to KGET.

California Highway Patrol officials report that the crash was reported at approximately 7:12 AM. Officers were dispatched to the intersection after receiving reports of a rear-end collision involving two vehicles.

According to investigators, a Toyota was stopped at a red light while traveling southbound on Allen Road. An Infiniti, also traveling southbound on Allen Road, failed to stop and struck the rear of the Toyota for reasons still under review. The driver of the Toyota sustained injuries as a result of the collision. 

The driver of the Infiniti was identified as Ivory Marie Bross, 19. Following an investigation, Bross was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Court records indicate that Bross had a prior misdemeanor public intoxication conviction from February 2025. 

Authorities stated that the current investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information was immediately released.

Ongoing Investigations

Victims of traffic accidents and their families should be aware that authorities may fail to note or even misinterpret critical evidence at a crash site. One of the services that a Personal Injury Attorney can provide is to pursue follow-up investigations, which can reveal additional evidence to correct any errors made by previous investigators. 

California DUI Law

Section 23153(a) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) states that it is illegal for any driver to “Operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and, as a result, cause bodily injury to someone else.”

Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyer

If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.