BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — This weekend unleashed one of the fiercest downpours Kern County has seen recently — Here's what this means for drivers: the hidden dangers on soaked roads, the warning signs, and the lifesaving tips to keep you safe.

Rain over the weekend left roads across Kern County slick and hazardous — contributing to a spike in crashes.

“We always see a little bit of a rise when there’s inclement weather like this. From Friday night to Monday morning, we had about 60 calls for service regarding traffic collisions.” Sergeant Caleb Kaiser with the Bakersfield Police Department said.

Officers say it’s important to slow down, especially when driving in wet weather. Many of the collisions happened in just seconds — drivers losing control while changing lanes, hydroplaning a

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