[08-14-2022] Kern County, CA – Two-Vehicle Fatal Collision Results in Injuries on Taft Highway

According to California Highway Patrol, a crash between a pickup and semi-truck killed at least one in Bakersfield Monday, August 15, 2022.

The crash occurred at about 7:20 a.m. at Buena Vista Road and Taft Highway intersection.

According to the CHP, the collision resulted in the damage and destruction of a power pole. The semi was obstructing traffic in the two middle lanes.

The extent of the injuries sustained and the number of affected people were not immediately made public.

The investigators are still trying to determine what caused the crash.

There are no more details available.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Automobile collisions are the primary source of both injuries and fatalities in the state of California. Despite their similarities, the claims are not identical; instead, they differ in specific ways, and these differences differentiate them from one another. A lawyer who specializes in cases involving car accidents in California ought to conduct exhaustive research into each of these incidents.

Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there are more than five million automobile collisions that take place in the United States. Each year, more than three million people are injured due to being involved in automobile collisions, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 3,304 people lost their lives due to traffic accidents in California in 2017.

A collision between two vehicles can be caused by several things, including intoxication, speeding, and distracted driving.

Kern County Car Accident Lawyers

After a car accident, victims frequently worry about the future, which is understandable. The cost of a person’s medical care and other necessities could rise dramatically if they are permanently unable to work.

Some of the victims might need to visit a doctor frequently. As a result, you will almost certainly need medication and other assistive technology (like a wheelchair or walker).

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a car accident in Kern County, our attorneys at Arash Law are here to assist you. It’s unlikely that the at-fault driver’s insurance provider will be able to help. They’ll do whatever it takes to save money to win your business. To receive a just settlement, you must have legal representation.

For many years, Arash Law has defended clients in various accident cases. Please concentrate on getting better while we handle the legal matters. To arrange a free case evaluation with one of our skilled attorneys, call us at (888) 488-1391.