[10-06-2022] Kern County, CA – Man Killed, Another Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Bakersfield

According to the California Highway Patrol, after crashing into a telephone pole, a man died, and another was injured due to injuries suffered in the single-vehicle crash on South Union Avenue Thursday morning, October 6, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 6:00 a.m. on S. Union Avenue, just south of McKee Road.

According to the officers, the driver went too fast when they collided with the telephone pole.

The driver was not wearing his seatbelt and therefore died in the accident, and the passenger, who sustained moderate injuries, was taken to the hospital.

Officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) have speculated that alcohol may have played a role in the collision; however, they must wait for a toxicology report from the coroner’s office.

The name of the deceased man has not been made public.

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

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In California, a shockingly high number of people die in accidents with only one car. If only one car is in an accident, only that car will be hurt. You might have gone off the road or hit something already there. Bad weather, drunk or tired driving, and low visibility play a role in these accidents.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that 62% of all traffic deaths in California are caused by accidents involving only one car. Drivers in California must always watch for possible dangers, so they don’t get distracted.

Many things can lead to a crash with just one car. Accidents and runaways are more likely when roads are wet, especially when drivers are going fast or making sharp turns. Some things that could be dangerous on the side of the route include a piece of truck cargo or a fallen branch.

Even if the other driver was careless, you might not be able to get compensation in a single-car accident because of how your insurance policy is set up.

Kern County Car Accident Lawyers

Driving without attention is always wrong, even if no one gets hurt. If the driver’s actions directly caused your death, you could file a claim against the driver’s insurance company.

Talking about past losses and hurts in a deposition or trial can be hard on your emotions. A court date can be very stressful, especially for the people who have been injured.

After a car accident, you must act fast to file a lawsuit against the person whose carelessness caused the accident. People who are to blame for the deaths of several people because of someone else’s carelessness must be held accountable.

It’s never easy to file a lawsuit over the unfair death of a loved one, but it can be an excellent way to get things off your chest. The way people drive in California is about to change in a big way.

If you’ve been in a car accident in Kern County, our lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for your rights and help you get the money you deserve.

Our clients include people from big cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, Bakersfield, Riverside, San Jose, and Sacramento. To set up a free consultation with one of our skilled lawyers, please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form.