[03-12-2022] Kern County, CA – Two People Killed, One Injured in Fatal Head-On Crash in Bakersfield

According to the California Highway Patrol, two people were killed, and one was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 33 on Saturday evening, March 12, 2022.

According to CHP, they were dispatched around 5:00 p.m. to Highway 33 just north of Lerdo Highway for a crash with possible fatalities.

Officers arrived to find a Honda and Toyota had collided head-on in the southbound lane of Highway 33, killing both the Honda driver and passenger.

According to the highway patrol, the Honda driver northbound on Highway 33 lost control, causing it to swerve into the southbound lane and collide with the Toyota.

The Toyota’s driver was taken to Kern Medical with moderate injuries.

According to CHP, it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol are contributing factors at this time.

According to the Highway Patrol, the accident is still being investigated.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

As a percentage of the US population, deaths have declined since 1990, but in 2015 and 2016, that trend reversed.

In 2016, there were 37,461 traffic fatalities, or 102 deaths per day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Many people are killed in car accidents on California’s many busy freeways. High-speed car and truck accidents kill hundreds of people in California every year.

3,563 people died in car accidents in California last year, according to the state’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). In the wake of recent disasters, hundreds of people have perished.

The most common causes of these collisions are drunk or distracted drivers, speeders, inattentive pedestrians, and drivers who disregard traffic laws.

Kern County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Crash

If a loved one has been killed in a fatal car accident, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. The driver’s insurance company will begin an investigation as soon as possible. They are serious about the claims they make. Treating yours as seriously as you would someone else’s is a good idea.

On your own, you may find it difficult to navigate the complex legal issues involved in an auto accident death claim, which is why it’s best to hire a lawyer. Having a car accident lawyer on your side would greatly benefit you and your family.

Many factors can lead to a traffic accident. One driver’s incompetence or carelessness is often to blame. An experienced Kern County car accident lawyer can be of great assistance to those who have been injured in car accidents.

We take care of your legal issues at Arash Law following a car accident in Bakersfield. Get in touch with Arash Law right away at (888) 488-1391, or send us an email so we can examine your case for free and without obligation.