[11-29-2022] Kern County, CA – Three Person Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision in Taft

Authorities said three people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision in Taft on Tuesday early evening, November 29, 2022.

Officer Robert Gomes of the Taft Police Department said the crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. at Wood Street and Highway 33.

The two cars involved in the collision were a Toyota Camry and a Saturn Vue, both with several passengers in them.

The three injured individuals were reportedly riding the Toyota. They were transported to Bakersfield hospital via ambulance for sustaining minor to moderate injuries.

There were no other details on the other vehicle’s occupants or the total number of people involved.

While the investigation continued, the police stated there was no sign of alcohol use that led to the crash.

The highway was closed for roughly 20 minutes before one-way traffic began to flow.

Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

In the United States, somebody is killed or badly injured in a car crash every minute. About two million children and young adults between the ages of two and thirty-four lose their lives each year and ten times as many have injuries.

It is predicted that by the year 2050, over 10,000 individuals per year will lose their lives in traffic accidents in California.

The number of car accidents in the Golden State increased by 23.5% in 2015. It was projected that 3,898 people would lose their lives and another 276,823 would be injured in motor vehicle collisions in 2017. In 2018, nine individuals died for every 100,000 people who rode public transit.

At some point, every motorist, no matter how careful, will be involved in an accident. This serves as a useful reminder of the importance of safe driving, routine vehicle maintenance, and constant vigilance.

Car Accident Lawyers in Kern County

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