Traffic collision leads to stabbing in East Bakersfield (CA)

[TowNews]

 

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - A minor traffic collision in East Bakersfield Monday afternoon led to a stabbing.

 

An Escalade and a tow truck collided around 3:15 p.m. near the intersection of South King Street and Virginia Avenue.

Police say an argument followed, but it wasn't between the two people involved in the crash. 

Bakersfield police Sgt. Ken Sporer said a witness to the crash began an argument with one of the involved drivers which led to the stabbing.

The victim's wounds were described as moderate.

The suspected attacker was taken into custody.

 

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