[02-02-2022] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Crash Involving a Street Racer on Panama Lane

A 19-year-old woman identified as Bianca Danielle F. was killed following a deadly traffic crash involving a street racer in Bakersfield on Wednesday night, February 2, 2022.

The deadly crash transpired at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Panama Lane near Akers Road in Bakersfield.

A Ford Mustang was racing against a motorcyclist on the eastbound lanes of Panama Lane when the Mustang driver swerved into the westbound side and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle.

Unfortunately, the driver of the other vehicle was killed in the mishap. The 19-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, a passenger in the other vehicle sustained moderate injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The Ford Mustang driver was later identified as Iqbal S. He was taken to an area hospital. He was later booked into the Kern County Jail on murder, vehicular manslaughter, and street racing.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Street Racing Accident Statistics

Speed limits provide an important role in protecting drivers. There is no doubt that speeding is dangerous. Excessive speeds can result in fatalities in seconds, killing innocent motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

Speed is frequently a major contributing element in deadly car accidents. Furthermore, speed exacerbates the severity of any injuries incurred in an automobile collision.

High-speed road racing is one of the most dangerous activities drivers may engage in, especially if they aren’t professional racecar drivers. They may damage others, and it is also possible that they will die due to their actions.

A citation for street racing has been issued to nine out of every 100,000 drivers on average. Furthermore, in 2017, the average number of vehicle-related deaths per 100,000 people was 11.4, and the rate of drivers with a past speeding offense was 11.31 percent nationally.

California took the lead with about 188 documented street racing-related deaths, followed by Texas with 128 deaths.

Even more concerning, in the second half of the decade, fatalities from street racing incidents increased by more than 33%.

Road racing fatalities were roughly six times more likely than other types of fatal incidents to occur on urban freeways and at speeds less than 65 mph.

A passenger car cannot resist the power of an impact in a high-speed collision, which can easily crush a vehicle. The less effective restraint measures like airbags and seat belts are at greater speeds.

Speeding-Related Accident Lawyers for Victims in Kern County

Street racing is illegal in most states and can result in high-speed accidents that can lead to traumatic injuries and even death to those involved.

If you have been injured or if an irresponsible street racer killed your loved one, you have the right to hold them accountable for their negligence. Wrongful death claims can help victims receive damages such as hospital bills, lost wages, and accidental damage they caused.

The law obliges the liable party to reimburse the victim for hospital bills, funeral costs, the pain and suffering of the deceased, and the loss of society in the event of an unjustified death.

The experienced Kern County speed-related accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience. We have collected over 200 million dollars for clients across the state. We serve clients in San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, Sherman Oaks, and California. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.

We fight hard to protect your legal rights so that you can focus on making the best recovery possible from your injuries. The sooner you have an experienced car crash attorney fighting on your side, the better protected your legal rights will be.