[11-19-2021] Kern County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash in Bakersfield Results in One Death

A 23-year-old woman identified as Carmen Romero V. was killed in a deadly two-vehicle collision in Bakersfield on early Friday morning, November 19, 2021.

The accident transpired at approximately 12:09 a.m. in the 14000 block of Stockdale Highway at Renfro Road in Bakersfield.

A red Honda Civic collided with another vehicle for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the accident have not been established.

A passenger in the Civic sustained serious injuries in the crash and was rushed to an area hospital. Unfortunately, she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, the driver and another passenger were seriously injured in the crash. They were taken to an area hospital and are expected to recover.

Speed was suspected to have been a factor in the crash. Additional information about the accident is unavailable at the moment.

Local authorities are actively investigating the cause of the accident and the liability. Witnesses that can give more information about the crash are urged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 37,461 individuals died in 34,436 car accidents in 2016, amounting to 102 deaths per day.

Even though Bakersfield and Kern County as a whole aren’t the most populated areas in California, you’d never guess that if you took a wrong turn on one of the state’s back roads.

As a result of the outlet mall and other stores located in the area, Wheeler Ridge Road of the 5 sees approximately 8,000 cars an hour during peak times. However, this is a pittance compared to the traffic on the 99, which sees more than 12,000 vehicles per hour at peak times and more than 150,000 vehicles per month on average at the 58/99 interchange near downtown.

A population of 373,640 in Bakersfield, only about 70 percent of whom are old enough to drive, is a rough estimate.

The most common causes of car accidents include drunk or distracted driving, speeding, and drivers who disregard traffic laws in general.

Bakersfield Accident Lawyers for Victims of Two-Vehicle Collisions

In many ways, a wrongful death case is similar to other personal injury cases. It involves the negligence of a person or company that is responsible for injuring the victim.

Suppose you have suffered the wrongful death of a family member. In that case, it is important to be sure an experienced Bakersfield wrongful death attorney is protecting your family’s legal rights.

When you retain Arash Law, our Bakersfield car accident lawyers will personally handle your case from start to finish. You’ll never be passed off to an associate or lesser-qualified paralegal. When you need us, we’re here. We’re very responsive to our clients and can be reached 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We’ll come to you, regardless of where in Bakersfield or California you are!

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