[08-27-2022] Kern County, CA – Two Bakersfield Police Officers Injured in Crash During Pursuit in Bakersfield

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, two officers were hurt after following a pursuit in a stolen vehicle where they crashed in Bakersfield Saturday morning, August 27, 2022.

The crash occurred at around 11:45 a.m. officers located a stolen vehicle in the 300 block of South Union Avenue.

When police tried to stop the driver, the driver led them on a chase. From Union Avenue, where the officers lost control, the chase continued on the eastbound on-ramp to Highway 58.

The patrol car crashed into a tree, hurting both the driver and the passenger inside.

Both were taken to the hospital. The driver’s injuries were moderate, while the passengers were minor.

The damage to the patrol car was so bad that the officer was stuck in the driver’s seat. The Bakersfield Fire Department and the Kern County Fire Department had to pull him out.

The suspect’s car was left on the side of the road, and the California Highway Patrol found it. The suspect, however, is still on the run.

The Bakersfield Police Department’s Motor Collision Investigation Team went to the scene and took over the investigation.

After the accident, the Highway 58 eastbound on-ramp was closed for about two hours.

If you know anything about what happened, you should call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The number of people hurt and killed in car accidents has increased sharply in the U.S., to put it another way, according to the National Safety Council, about 38,000 Americans will die in 2019.

Many people die in car accidents on California’s crowded and busy highways. Each year, on California’s roads, many people die in truck accidents and when people drive too fast.

People who are in car accidents can get hurt very badly. Most people who get injured in Bakersfield do so in car accidents.

In 2017, there were 3,259 car accidents in Bakersfield. 54 people died, and 1,368 other people were hurt very badly. This means that 2,117 people died, and 64 others are in critical condition.

The main things that cause car accidents are:

• Drunk drivers.
• Distracted drivers.
• Drivers who go too fast.
• People who don’t follow traffic laws.

One of the best ways to avoid car accidents is to drive safely. When a careless driver hits you, being careful doesn’t always win.

Kern County Car Accident Lawyers

After a car accident, you might feel dizzy and lost. Knowing where to start and who to talk to after submitting an insurance claim can be challenging. We can handle everything when it comes to car accident claims.

To reduce traffic deaths, we need to get tougher on reckless drivers. Arash Law helps people in many situations, like when they trip and fall or get into a car accident.

Our goal is to get the most money for people hurt in accidents caused by someone else’s carelessness. We’re here to help you get back on your feet quickly.

Arash Law has been helping people in Kern County who have been in car accidents for many years. People in car accidents are welcome to ask us for help. Call (888) 488-1391 to talk with one of our experienced lawyers for free.