[09-10-2022] Kern County, CA – 17-Year-Old Girl Killed, Three Other Teens Injured in Suspected DUI Crash in Bakersfield

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 17-year-old was killed in an off-road collision involving four other teenagers and a 2021 Polaris RZR off-road vehicle north of East Panama Road on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

According to CHP officers, the accident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. north of East Panama Road and to the east of Mod Way.

A 17-year-old Lamont boy was driving the car in a dirt field when he unintentionally hit a concrete culvert because of the speed at which he was traveling.

The four people inside the car were all taken to Kern Medical.

Major injuries to the driver and a 14-year-old girl required hospitalization. A 17-year-old female passenger in the vehicle was declared dead from her injuries after the accident at the hospital. A 13-year-old girl suffered minor injuries.

According to the CHP report, alcohol seems to have played a role in the collision.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 10,000 people per year lose their lives due to drunk driving-related incidents.

Every 52 minutes, somebody is killed by a drunk driver in the United States. More than 10,000 people lost their lives in alcohol-related traffic accidents in the United States in 2019. Third of all traffic deaths can be attributed to intoxicated drivers.

DUI is punishable by law in the Golden State. Unfortunately, intoxicated drivers are still on the road.

123,548 people in California were arrested on suspicion of DUI in 2017. Drunk driving was responsible for 26,967 injuries and 1,294 deaths in that year.

Accidents involving drunk drivers are often more severe than those involving sober drivers due to slower reaction times and poorer judgment.

Kern County DUI Accident Victims Lawyers

A death in the family brought on by another person’s negligence is especially tragic. It’s not always simple to get assistance following an accident caused by DUI.

People who have been in an accident caused by someone who was under the influence of alcohol or drugs often suffer a loss of income, diminished future earning potential, and property damage.

Victims of accidents caused by drunk drivers frequently experience severe physical pain and emotional distress.

You may be able to sue the negligent driver for compensation for some or all of these expenses. Our Kern County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to help those in need of legal counsel following a DUI-related accident.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.