[07-26-2022] Kern County, CA – Two-Vehicle Collision Results Two Fatalities on Kimberlina Road

According to the California Highway Patrol, two people are dead after a two-vehicle collision near the Wasco area Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

The crash occurred just before 10:00 p.m. on Magnolia Avenue and Kimberlina Road.

According to CHP, a Honda Accord and a Rav4 were involved in the collision. Both people inside the Honda Accord passed away.

According to CHP, the Rav4’s occupant is Jonathan L., a 34-year-old man. Lopez was taken by ambulance to Kern Medical with minor wounds.

CHP claims that Lopez was in a Rav4 traveling west on Kimberlina Road when a Honda Accord allegedly entered the intersection after failing to stop at a stop sign at Magnolia Avenue.

The crash is still under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The number of vehicle accidents in the US has significantly increased recently. Nearly 1.25 million people lose their lives in tragic vehicle accidents each year. 3,287 people lose their lives in auto accidents every single day. 20–50 million more people have sustained injuries or become disabled as a result.

Nearly 10 % of all fatal car accidents happen in California. 3,898 people were killed, and 276,823 people were injured in the 485,866 car accidents that occurred in California in 2017. Since 2013, there have been 23.5 % more fatal car accidents in California.

Around 4,000 people hold commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), and more than 11 million heavy trucks travel our nation’s highways, according to the Congressional Research Service’s Commercial Truck: Overview (2017).

More than 400,000 heavy truck-related traffic accidents occurred in 2015, and about 100,000 of these collisions resulted in injuries.

You can avoid accidents by taking care of your car, driving safely, and paying attention to the road.

Kern County Car Accident Lawyers

You might be confused and dazed after a car accident. Finding out where to start or who to contact after an insurance claim can be challenging. We have a lot of experience handling auto accident claims and can complete them as soon as we can.

To save lives, let’s be tough with reckless drivers. From head-on collisions to slip-and-fall accidents, Arash Law handles them all.

Arash Law’s stated mission is to seek restitution for those who have suffered harm. We are dedicated to assisting you in standing up again as soon as possible.

At Arash Law, our auto accident attorneys in Kern County have decades of experience handling auto accident cases. Victims of auto accidents are welcome to seek our assistance. For a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable lawyers, call (888) 488-1391.