[02-25-2022] Kern County, CA – Two People Killed, One Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Bakersfield

A crash between a semi-truck and a black sedan south of Bakersfield claimed the lives of two people early Friday morning, February 25, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal two-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 4:00 a.m. near Herring and Old River Road.

According to Kelly Walker, a sergeant with CHP Buttonwillow, the black sedan was traveling westbound on Herring Road, and the semi-truck was traveling southbound on Old River Road.

According to the CHP, the intersection of Herring and Old River Road is a T intersection with a stop sign for motorists traveling east and west on Herring Road. The Old River Road is open and flowing.

The CHP further reported that the black sedan passed through the stop sign directly in front of the semi-truck and was struck.

The sedan, which had three occupants, overturned on the freeway shoulder.

According to CHP, two occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. The third occupant was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. The semi-driver truck’s escaped injury.

There are no other details available. The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Recently, the number of car accidents has risen in the United States. A total of 33,654 people lost their lives in car accidents in 2018. Motor vehicle accidents claimed the lives of 36,560 people.

On California’s massive and congested highways, fatal car accidents are common. High-speed driving and truck accidents claim the lives of several Californians each year.

A majority of Californians, 57%, believe that exceeding the posted speed limit on the state’s freeways is acceptable. Over 40% of those surveyed thought they were unlikely to be ticketed for driving ten miles over the speed limit.

A variety of factors, including distracted driving, intoxication, and fatigue, contribute to these accidents.

Kern County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash

The victim’s family is advised to file a wrongful death lawsuit with the assistance of her attorney while the investigation is ongoing. Medical expenses, lost wages, emotional damage, and pain and suffering will be paid for by the liable party under the law.

Wrongful death auto accident lawsuits can also help pay for the high medical bills and other expenses incurred by the accident. It can also help those who have been unable to work due to an injury or the death of a loved one. Other families’ tragedies could be prevented by taking legal action.

It is common for the family members of those who died in a car accident to suffer both emotionally and financially as a result of the accident. Our Bakersfield car accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to assist you and your family after an unfortunate fatal car accident.

Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule a free case evaluation.