[11-28-2021] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Injured After a Deadly Two-Vehicle Crash in Bakersfield

An unidentified 22-year-old woman was killed while another person was injured following a deadly two-vehicle crash in Bakersfield on Monday morning, November 28, 2021.

The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 119 at Buena Vista Road in Bakersfield at approximately 7:40 a.m.

A 2018 Honda Civic was traveling southbound on Buena Vista Road when it failed to stop for a posted stop sign as it approached Highway 119.

The Honda was then broadsided by an eastbound 2016 Scion TC that was driving on Highway 119.

Unfortunately, the female Honda driver was fatally injured in the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the Scion driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to Kern Medical for treatment.

Information about the crash is limited at the moment. It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.

An active investigation of the crash is currently underway. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the accident.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

The number of individuals killed or injured in car accidents in the United States has risen considerably in recent years. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), an estimated 38,000 people died in car accidents in the United States in 2019.

Fatal car accidents are common on California’s large and busy roadways. Every year, several people are killed on California’s highways due to high-speed driving and truck accidents.

Car accidents can cause serious injuries to the people involved. Auto accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injury in Bakersfield.

In total, there were 3,259 vehicle accidents in Bakersfield in 2017. Of those, 53 were fatal (resulting in the death of 54 people), while the remaining 1,368 caused major harm (resulting in the death of 2,117 individuals, 64 of whom were severely injured).

These car accidents occur for various reasons, the most common of which are drunk drivers, distracted drivers, speeding drivers, and drivers who disregard traffic laws in general.

Bakersfield Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Collisions

It can be traumatic and distressing to lose a loved one in a catastrophic two-vehicle collision. Meanwhile, the victim’s relatives may file a wrongful death claim with the assistance of an attorney.

Attorneys can assist their clients in obtaining financial compensation for their medical bills, funeral expenses, grief and suffering of the victim’s family, money the dead would have earned in their lifetime, and loss of companionship.

A wrongful death car accident lawsuit can also assist pay for the high medical bills and other expenditures incurred due to the crash. It can also provide financial support to persons who have lost income due to an injury or an untimely death. Legal action may also help to prevent a similar catastrophe from happening to other families.

By hiring an experienced Bakersfield accident attorney from Arash Law as soon as possible, you can relieve the stress of dealing with insurance claims and paperwork. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.