[03-28-2022] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Head-On Crash in Bakersfield

An unidentified woman was killed following a deadly head-on crash in Bakersfield on Monday afternoon, March 28, 2022.

The fatal collision transpired at approximately 12:20 p.m. on South Lake Road, north of Gardner Field Road.

A northbound 2012 Acura was traveling on Lake Road when it made an unsafe turn to the left and directly went into the path o a northbound 2002 Chevrolet on Lake Road.

The two vehicles then collided head-on. The 31-year-old Acura driver was unfortunately killed in the crash. A passenger in the Acura and the Chevrolet driver sustained major injuries in the crash and were rushed to Kern Medical for treatment.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Head-On Collision Statistics

People in the United States get into a car accident about once a minute. When cars crash, a lot of people are killed each year. A Fatality Analysis Reporting System report says that there were 33,654 fatal car accidents in 2018, which killed 36,560 people (FARS).

When two cars hit each other head-on while going in opposite directions, it is called a head-on collision. Many people have been killed and injured in these accidents, even when the cars were going at a slow speed.

If the front ends of two cars hit each other, it’s called a “head-on crash.” These accidents happen at intersections with traffic lights, stop signs or blind corners. They also happen on freeways, and they happen a lot there.

Even though head-on collisions make up only 2% of all accidents, they make up 10% of highway deaths in the United States.

Negligent driving, such as inattentive driving, excessive speeding, and other types of reckless driving, are the most common causes of head-on collisions.

Bakersfield County Accident Lawyers for Victims

If you get into a car accident, you could lose money. Even a small injury could cost a lot of money in medical bills. You can file a personal injury lawsuit or a government claim against the negligent driver or those who caused or contributed to the damage, no matter how your wrong-way collisions happened.

For you to get compensation, your lawyer must first figure out what kind and how bad your injuries are and how the injuries have affected your life and whether you’ll be able to get better with medicine.

Arash Law’s Bakersfield County accident lawyers will fight hard for their clients’ rights and best interests while also ensuring the person who caused the accident is held accountable for their actions. Our lawyers can also talk to insurance companies on behalf of their clients to make sure they get enough money.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or send us an e-mail to set up a time for your free consultation. Don’t wait to hire a good car accident lawyer. The sooner you do, the better your legal rights will be.