[02-15-2023] Kern County, CA – Head-On Crash Near Tehachapi Struck and Killed One Person

One person was fatally struck after a two-vehicle crash near Tehachapi on Wednesday afternoon, February 15, 2023.

According to authorities, the collision transpired around 2:08 p.m. on Tehachapi Willow Springs Road at Highline Road.

Reports confirmed that two vehicles were involved, and one person was confirmed dead.

Roads were closed from Cameron Road to Highline Road to Oak Creek Road.

Further details on the crash are underway.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Fatality Analysis Reporting System data shows 35,766 people died in car accidents in the United States in 2020. A fatality occurred every 100 million kilometers driven, or 11.7 deaths per 100,000 people.

In 2019, 19,938 car accidents resulted in injuries or fatalities, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. A 1.6% decrease was recorded from the previous year.

The number of Californians killed in car accidents increased in 2014 compared to 2013. Over 4,850,777 car accidents were reported to have occurred in 2017, with 3,898 people killed and 276,823 injured. According to data, nine people were killed on the streets of the state in 2018 for every 100,000 people.

Human error causes most car accidents, such as speeding, drunk driving, texting, and driving. Weather, road layout, and vehicle difficulty are all factors that contribute to accidents.

When driving, you must maintain a safe following and leading distance, follow traffic rules, and keep yourself and other road users safe. Even with these precautions, fatal car accidents happen all the time.

What To Do Following an Accident

We can assist you if you are involved in an accident by obtaining a police report.

All we need to know is what happened and where it happened. We will then contact the appropriate parties to obtain all necessary information.

As part of our service, we handle all aspects of this process to ensure you don’t have to worry about your insurance coverage -we make sure everything gets covered!

Car Accident Lawyers in Tehachapi

Frequently, several people are injured as a result of multi-vehicle accidents. Victims of this accident often suffer severe brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, and abrasions. The cost of healthcare may be high, and recovering from an illness may take years.

Accidents often negatively impact a person’s mental, emotional, and physical health. Thus, seeking legal counsel as soon as possible is imperative to avoid further complications.

Our Tehachapi car accident attorneys at Arash Law, headed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq, are prepared to represent you if an auto accident has resulted in your injury. They specialize in this field and deal with similar cases regularly.

Our legal team’s goal is to ensure that our clients win their claims and obtain compensation for their losses.

Call us today at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation, or fill out our “Do I Have a Case?” form on our website.