[08-23-2023] Kern County, CA – At Least 3 People Injured Following Collision Involving At Least 1 Vehicle in Bakersfield

At least three people were injured after a police chase led to a collision involving at least one vehicle in Bakersfield on Wednesday evening, August 23, 2023.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the incident occurred on Union Avenue and E. California Avenue at around 8:11 p.m.

BPD officers were notified of a stolen vehicle in the area. When they located the vehicle, they attempted to stop it. However, the driver refused to yield to authorities and crashed into at least one vehicle at an intersection.

A full investigation is still pending to determine how many people were harmed and to what extent they were injured.

A possible suspect has been taken into custody for questioning.

No information was released regarding the identities of the people involved.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Whether you are the plaintiff in a lawsuit or a family member of a deceased victim, your words and actions at the scene of the accident will significantly impact the outcome of your case. If you want your injury claim to succeed, you should:

• Stay calm and remain at the scene to ensure safety. You should check yourself for injuries before helping others.
• Get to a safe location and wait for the authorities. Pull over any vehicles that cannot move to the side of the road. To prevent further collisions, activate your hazard lights.
• Call 911 to report your collision. Call the police unless the collision was minimal, no one was hurt, and no property was damaged. The police can investigate by speaking with prospective witnesses and gathering evidence.
• Exchange information with all parties involved. Document everything, from your injuries to the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
• Do not admit fault to the police. Give the police officer an honest account of events.
• Seek medical attention. See a specialist or your primary care physician as soon as possible. Receiving immediate medical care can lessen the severity of injuries.
• Report it to your insurance company. Insurance companies in California have different deadlines for reporting accidents.
• Contact insurance adjusters. You can talk to a claims adjuster but only share the necessary information with them. You should consult a lawyer before accepting a settlement offer or providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
• Create a file. Gather and file all paperwork related to the incident, such as the police report, medical bills, details about the other driver, and plans for treating any injuries, in a case file.
• Seek immediate legal counsel from an experienced California car accident lawyer.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Car accidents are the most common cause of death and injury in the United States. Approximately ten million injuries and two million deaths are caused by automobile accidents each year.

According to the National Safety Council, traffic fatalities increased by 8.3% in 2020. Approximately 46,980 people were killed in vehicle accidents in 2021. In 2019, 39,107 Americans died in automobile accidents. The number was 42,338 in 2020.

In 2020, there were 3,847 traffic deaths in California. One-car accidents caused 59% of all fatalities. Approximately 1,600 fatalities were caused by multiple-vehicle collisions (41%). Approximately 8,000 people died or were injured in angle collisions in 2020.