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A Bakersfield man was killed Sunday night after his vehicle left the roadway and overturned on North Burlando Road, south of Plater Road, near Kernville.
The Kern County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office identified the man as Andrew Bill Mace, 60, of Kern River Valley.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Dec. 14. According to the Sheriff-Coroner’s Office, Mace was driving when his vehicle left the roadway and overturned. He was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the area following reports of an expanded traffic collision. Fire and medical units responded, and the incident was later confirmed as a fatality.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash. No additional details were released regarding contributing factors.
Next of kin have been notified.
Anyone with information related to the collision is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol at 661-396-6600.
