[03-21-2023] Kern County, CA – Two Drivers Sustained Injuries After Two-Car Crash on Highway 178

A two-vehicle crash injured two drivers in Bakersfield on Tuesday afternoon, March 21, 2023.

Reports indicated the collision transpired around 12:15 p.m. on east Highway 178, east of Union Avenue and west of Niles Street.

According to authorities, a Toyota Corolla lost control in the fast lane and skidded out, colliding with a Subaru.

After the vehicles collided, both cars struck a concrete wall. As a result, both drivers suffered minor scrapes.

It remains unclear if both victims were hospitalized. Details on their identity have not been released.

Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the collision.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

A car accident kills approximately 1.3 million people every year. About 20 to 50 million non-fatal injuries result from these accidents, and many victims suffer permanent disabilities.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, car accidents have claimed 3,322 lives in California since 2010. There has been an increase of 33% in these collisions.

California reported 19,938 car accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities in 2019. A decrease of 1.6% was observed over the previous year.

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