[07-23-2022] Kern County, CA – One Person Severely Injured After Crashing into Power Pole in Shafter

According to the California Highway Patrol, at least one person suffered major injuries after a vehicle collided with a power pole near Shafter Saturday afternoon, July 23, 2022.

The collision occurred at around 4:30 p.m. at Burbank Street and Shafter Avenue.

There are no details regarding the crash, but according to the CHP’s Traffic Incident Information Page, at least one vehicle was overturned, and one person suffered major injuries. There was also damage to a second vehicle in the collision.

There was a power outage in parts of Shafter and northwest Bakersfield – near 7th Standard and Highway 43.
Almost 2,000 homes and businesses lost power after the crash on Saturday night, but power was mostly restored by Sunday morning.

The number of injured was not immediately known.
Investigations are still ongoing into the crash.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Despite the fact that many drivers are unaware of it, single-vehicle collisions are among the most dangerous car accidents in California.

In California, single-vehicle accidents make up 62 percent of all fatal vehicle accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Drivers in California must be aware of the various contributing factors due to the high rate of single-vehicle accidents.

There are many different things that can cause a single-vehicle collision. When a driver veers off the road at high speeds or makes sudden turns on a slick, wet road, the result is a run-off-the-road collision. There may be debris on the road, such as a large branch or something that fell from a truck.

If a single-car accident occurs, that wasn’t your fault or the fault of another driver, like a deer jumped in front of your car, your comprehensive coverage plan will probably limit your recovery.

Kern County Car Accident Lawyers

A lot of people injured in car crashes are unable to go back to work or school. A negligent driver’s responsibility is still owed even if a victim dies. Victims’ surviving family members may bring a wrongful death claim against the negligent driver who killed the victim (or legal heirs).

It hurts for them to have to go through their sorrow and losses again. In depositions and courtroom proceedings, victims must speak in front of strangers about their losses. One’s mental health may be greatly impacted by the length of time it takes for a case to be resolved—months or even years.

It’s important to hold a reckless driver accountable if they cause an accident. Accountability is essential when negligence causes an excessively high death toll. Families in mourning may experience emotional exhaustion as a result of filing a wrongful death claim, but they may also find comfort in this. This will be advantageous to every driver in California.

Our car accident attorneys in Kern County have decades of combined experience and have recovered more than $750 million for clients all over California. San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks, to name a few, are just a few of the cities where our clients come from. Dial (888) 488-1391 to arrange for a free consultation.