[03-09-2022] Kern County, CA – One Man Killed in Suspected DUI Accident on White Lane

According to the police, a driver is under arrest on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter following a crash that killed a man and caused a gas leak on White Lane late Wednesday night, March 9, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred around 10:50 p.m. at the 4400 block of White Lane in front of an apartment complex near Dovewood Street.

Officers responded to a collision report involving an SUV and a two-door-coupe.

The man driving the two-door coupe was pronounced dead at the scene. He will be identified by the Kern County Coroner at a later time.

Investigators said the driver of the SUV, identified as Kimberly P., 29, was traveling eastbound on White Lane and attempted to make a left turn and collided with the driver of the coupe.

The collision sent the coupe off the road and struck a gas main that caused a brief gas leak.

Bakersfield police said early Thursday, Phommasouk was arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, felony driving under the influence resulting in death, and DUI.

Phommasouk was taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries from the crash and will be booked into the Kern County Jail when released.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

One of the most irresponsible drivers is one who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They’ll put their own lives at risk, but they could also injure other drivers.

People’s lives can be ruined by impaired driving. The number of DUI-related accidents in the United States is rising despite stricter penalties having been implemented.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 30 people in the United States are killed by drunk driving accidents every day. According to a recent study, nearly a third of all accidents in the United States are caused by drunk drivers.

According to a 2017 NHTSA report, California is now the second-highest state regarding the number of people killed in drunk driving accidents, with an estimated 1,120 such accidents.

Accidents caused by drunk drivers are far more likely to result in serious injuries. This is because disabled drivers are more likely to engage in dangerous or reckless behavior. At high speeds, many DUI accidents occur.

Kern County DUI Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal DUI Crash

Devastating and stressful for the family of a deceased DUI victim is dealing with a fatal accident. Your life can be permanently impacted by trauma and grief. This won’t restore the lives of those who have lost them, but they will be compensated for their losses.

A fatal traffic accident necessitates the assistance of a top California DUI victims lawyer.

Our Kern County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to represent the victim’s family aggressively. Both the defendant and insurance companies aren’t represented by our law firm. Lawyers for injured people use their expertise to advocate for their rights.

If you’ve been injured in an accident in California, we can help you build a solid legal case. When a drunk driver causes an accident, there may be evidence that can be used in a legal case.

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