[04-05-2023] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed After Two-Vehicle Rollover Crash in Ridgecrest

One person was killed following a two-vehicle rollover collision in Ridgecrest on Wednesday afternoon, April 05, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred around 3:26 p.m. at Pinto Street, directly in front of Buttermilk Acres.

A white Chrysler 300 and a white Nissan Versa collided for reasons still under investigation, causing one of the vehicles to overturn.

Emergency responders arrived on the scene and closed both lanes of the highway. At least one individual was killed due to the crash.

At 5:49 p.m., the No. 2 lanes were restored in both directions, while the No. 1 lanes remained closed until 7:09 p.m.

Following the fatal collision, help was requested from the Kern County coroner. CHP is looking into what caused the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

A disproportionate number of American deaths and injuries are the result of avoidable car accidents. Every year, automotive accidents cause about ten million injuries and over two million deaths worldwide.

In 2020, the number of people killed in traffic accidents rose by 8.3 percent, according to the National Safety Council. There had been a gradual decline over the preceding three years. There were 39,107 fatalities caused by automobile accidents in the United States in 2019. As of the year 2020, there were 42,338 of them.

There were 3,847 fatalities due to traffic accidents in the Golden State of California in 2020. Multi-vehicle accidents accounted for around 41% of fatalities or 1,587 persons. There were 2,260 people killed in single-car accidents (or 59% of the total).

Two or more vehicles were involved in 77% of crashes, 71% of crashes that resulted in injuries, and 72% of crashes in general. In 2020, more than 8,000 people were injured or died in situations involving angle collisions.

What to Do After a Car Accident

Whenever a traffic accident occurs, the parties involved should immediately call the police. If the police or your insurance company ever asks you about the incident, never exaggerate or make assumptions; instead, tell them the truth. Despite being innocent, some victims may want to make amends, but the insurance company may utilize this to their advantage and against a claim.

The appropriate authorities are obligated to supply you with a comprehensive copy of the report upon request. An online form is also included on this page for your convenience. This will be useful before we can start looking into your claim. We promise to give you 100 percent of our focus during your free initial consultation with a top legal team member.

Car Accident Lawyers in Kern County

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