[01-30-2022] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Injured After a Deadly Two-Vehicle Crash in Bakersfield

One person was killed while another was hurt following a deadly two-vehicle traffic collision in Bakersfield on Sunday morning, January 30, 2022.

The fatal accident transpired at approximately 12:09 a.m. at the intersection of Harris and Buena Vista Roads in southwest Bakersfield.

A dark blue BMW SUV and another dark-colored vehicle collided on the roadway. Due to the severity of the impact, one of the involved vehicles overturned.

One of the involved vehicles was initially stolen before the collision. The stolen vehicle ran a red light at the intersection and collided with the other vehicle.

One person inside the overturned vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, one driver sustained moderate injuries following the crash. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Authorities suspect that intoxication may have played a role in the accident. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Witnesses that can provide additional helpful information about the crash are urged to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision

The number of car accidents in the United States has climbed during the past few years. In 2018, approximately 33,654 people lost their lives in car collisions. A staggering 36,560 people lost their lives as a result of traffic accidents.

Because of the state’s enormous and crowded highway, fatal car accidents in California happen far too often. High-speed vehicle and truck accidents claim the lives of numerous Californians each year.

California’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reports that 3,563 individuals were killed in car accidents throughout the state in 2013. These tragic events in California have left thousands of people mourning and grappling with new losses.

Drunk driving is a widespread concern in Kern County. On a list of the top 25 cities in the US with the highest prevalence of drunk driving, 23ABC News says that Bakersfield rated 22nd. In Kern County, there were around five drunk driving occurrences for every 100,000 people.

According to Bakersfield Now reports, Kern County had its greatest number of drunk driving arrests since 2012. In other words, Bakersfield’s drunk driving problem appears to be growing worse.

Bakersfield Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Car Accidents

Millions of people are injured in car accidents on America’s roads every year. If you recently lost a loved one in a car accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next.

If the other driver is at fault, the process for submitting a claim and dealing with a potential lawsuit is generally the same regardless of the cause of the collision. In California, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim and three years for property damage.

Consulting with an expert Bakersfield accident attorney from Arash Law regarding the accident is the finest thing to do following a tragic vehicle accident. Victims must be aware of their legal rights and the benefits to which they are entitled. An attorney can explain how a wrongful death claim will help you receive compensation for your losses, and they can also help you win your claim.

Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or send us a message through our online contact form to begin your no-cost, no-obligation examination of your wrongful death case.