[06-17-2022] Kern County, CA – Two People Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Involving BPD Cruiser at Stockdale Highway

According to a Bakersfield Police Department spokesperson, two people were injured after a marked BPD vehicle was struck on Saturday, June 17, 2022.

The crash occurred at around 7:38 p.m. on California Avenue and Stockdale Highway.

The officer allegedly slowed down as they approached the intersection and was hit by another car.

One passenger of the other vehicle was taken to a nearby hospital after complaining of pain, while the police officer suffered only minor injuries and declined medical attention.

The Major Collision Investigation Team is looking into the collision.

Alcohol and drugs are not factors, and no charges have been filed.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Accidents involving automobiles in the United States have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people killed or injured. To put it another way, the National Safety Council estimates that approximately 38,000 Americans died in car accidents in 2019.

Fatal car accidents are common on California’s busy and congested highways. High-speed driving and truck accidents claim the lives of several people each year on California’s highways.

People involved in car accidents can sustain serious injuries as a result of the collision. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injury in Bakersfield.

There were 3,259 car accidents in Bakersfield in 2017. Fifty-four people were killed in the 53 fatalities, while the rest, 1,368, were severely injured, resulting in the death of 2,117 individuals, 64 of whom were severely injured.

The most common causes of car accidents are drunk drivers, distracted drivers, fast drivers, and drivers who disregard traffic laws.

Being a defensive driver is one of the best strategies to avoid vehicle accidents. A cautious driver does not mean that they can win the battle against reckless drivers.

Kern County Car Accident Lawyers

You’re likely to be disoriented and disoriented after a car accident. After filing an insurance claim, determining where to begin and who to contact can be a challenge. There is nothing we can’t handle when it comes to handling car accident claims.

To help prevent traffic fatalities, we must crack down on careless drivers. Arash Law represents clients in a wide range of cases, from car accidents to slip-and-falls.

Our goal is to seek the most favorable compensation for those who have been injured in accidents caused by other parties’ negligence. We’re here to help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible.

Our Kern County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience in handling these cases. Car accident victims can turn to us for assistance. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.