Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department


Andrew Freeborn
Laval Incident
DATE: April 9, 2023
TIME: 02:48
Incident Number
2315844
Incident tYPE
Vehicle Accident
Location: Northbound Interstate 5 and Laval Rd
Closest Community: Tejon Ranch
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
TEJON RANCH, Calif., At approximately 2:48 am Kern County firefighters were dispatched to a traffic collision at Laval Rd and I-5. First arriving crews found all six occupants of the vehicle had been ejected. Four patients with life threatening injuries were treated and the KCSO Coroner was requested for two persons who had suffered fatal injuries. One air ambulance was launched, and an additional ground ambulance was requested to expedite the transport of patients.
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Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 4
Fatalities: 2
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $0
Estimated Value SAVED: $0
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: 51, 53, 55, 56
Patrols: None
Trucks: 55
Specialty Equipment: Batt5
Total Personnel
16
Assisting Agencies
CHP, Mercy Air, Hall Ambulance, KCSO Coroner
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133