[01-18-2022] Kern County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash near South Edison Road Results in Two Deaths

A 48-year-old woman identified as Julia A. was killed following a deadly car crash in Bakersfield on Tuesday afternoon, January 18, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the fatal crash took place on Muller Road near South Edison Road at around 1:00 p.m.

A westbound Ford Escape was initially traveling on Muller road when it stopped at a stop sign before entering the intersection.

Unfortunately, the Ford Escape drove directly in front of a southbound heavy-duty tow truck traveling 55 mph.

The Ford driver sustained serious injuries following the crash. She was immediately taken to an area hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

Another occupant in the Ford also died in the collision. She was identified as 48-year-old Julia A. The tow-truck driver was uninjured in the crash.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash

Car accidents in the United States have been rising in recent years. In 2018, there were around 33,654 fatal motor vehicle crashes. A total of 36,560 individuals were killed in motor vehicle accidents.

Fatal car accidents are common on California’s large and busy roadways. Every year, several people are killed on California’s highways due to high-speed driving and truck accidents.

According to one OTS research, approximately 57 percent of Californians say it is acceptable to drive ten miles per hour over the speed limit on the state’s freeways. Almost 40% of those polled felt they were unlikely to receive a ticket for exceeding the speed limit by ten miles per hour.

These incidents are caused by various factors, including distracted driving, drunk driving, and driver weariness.

Bakersfield Accident Lawyers for Car Accident Victims

While waiting for the outcome of the official investigation, the victim is advised to file a wrongful death lawsuit with the assistance of her attorney. The liable party will be forced by law to pay for the victim’s medical expenditures, lost wages, emotional damage, and pain and suffering.

A wrongful death automobile accident lawsuit can also help pay for the high medical bills and other expenditures incurred due to the accident. It can also provide financial assistance to persons who have lost income due to an injury or an untimely death. Legal action may also aid in preventing a similar catastrophe from befalling other families.

When a motor vehicle accident leads to death, the family members of those who died to suffer both emotionally and, often, financially. Meeting with a compassionate Bakersfield fatal car accident attorney is one step that many families find beneficial after losing a loved one in a car accident.

To book your free no-obligation fatal car accident case assessment, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.