[06-04-2022] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Crash in Bakersfield

One unidentified man was killed after getting ejected following a deadly traffic crash in Bakersfield on early Saturday morning, June 4, 2022.

The fatal traffic accident occurred at approximately 1:20 a.m. on State Route 119 at Airport Road in Bakersfield.

A 22-year-old man was traveling eastbound on State Route 119 at an unknown speed while a northbound tractor-trailer was traveling on Airport Road.

As the tractor-trailer turned left onto State Route 119, the 22-year-old driver tried to pass a sedan in front of him. As the 22-year-old passed the sedan, he struck the left rear portion of the tractor-trailer.

Due to the severity of the impact, the 22-year-old man was ejected from his vehicle. He was killed in the mishap.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Car Accident Statistics

The number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States has increased dramatically. In 2019, an estimated 38,000 individuals died in car accidents in the United States, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).

On California’s large and crowded highways, fatal car accidents are prevalent. Several individuals are killed on California’s highways each year due to high-speed driving and truck accidents.

Car accidents can result in significant injury to those involved. One of the most common causes of personal injury in Bakersfield is car accidents.

In Bakersfield, there were 3,259 automobile incidents in 2017. Of those, 53 were deadly (killing 54 people), while the rest, 1,368, suffered a significant injury (resulting in the death of 2,117 individuals, 64 of whom were severely injured).

Drunk drivers, distracted drivers, speeding drivers, and drivers who disregard traffic laws, in general, are the culprit behind fatal car accidents most of the time.

Kern County Fatal Car Accident Lawyers

Millions of people are injured in car accidents on America’s roads every year. You may be feeling overwhelmed and confused about what to do if you recently lost a loved one in a car accident.

If the other motorist is at blame, regardless of the reason for the collision, the process for filing a claim and dealing with a potential lawsuit is essentially the same. In California, you have two years from the date of the accident to make a personal injury claim and three years from the date of the property damage to file a property damage claim.

Following a catastrophic traffic collision, consulting with a professional Kern County fatal car accident attorney from Arash Law is best. Victims must understand their legal rights and the benefits to which they are entitled. An attorney can explain how a wrongful death claim can help you collect compensation for your losses and assist you in winning your claim.

To begin your no-cost, no-obligation investigation of your wrongful death case, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or send us a message via our online contact form.