[12-26-2022] Kern County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash in Bakersfield Kills One and Hospitalizes Another

One person was killed and another was hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision in Bakersfield on Monday morning, December 26, 2022.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the fatal crash occurred shortly before 7:00 a.m. on a southbound Coffee Road overpass north of Brimhall Road.

Initial investigation revealed that a man from a stopped gardening truck was replacing a tire when an SUV struck him. An occupant of the truck was taken to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries, while the man was killed.

The SUV driver stayed at the scene and was cooperative with the authorities. Alcohol and drug use did not contribute to the crash. Speed and the foggy weather may have instead played a role.

The crash caused the closure of the southbound lanes of Coffee Road as the investigation by the police continued.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Approximately one person is killed, and another is injured in a car crash every minute in the United States of America. Each year, two million children and young adults under the age of twenty-four die from these preventable causes.

It has been projected that the number of traffic fatalities in California will reach 10,000 by the year 2050, according to government officials and experts.

In 2016, there was a 23.5 percent increase in traffic-related fatalities across the state. In 2017, 3,898 people were killed in motor vehicle collisions, while an additional 279,223 were injured. In that year, nine individuals per 100,000 who used public transit died.

Throughout the annals of professional driving, a single person hasn’t been dangerously close to being involved in an accident. You can lessen the likelihood of getting involved in a car crash by being a defensive driver and keeping up with regular vehicle maintenance.

Car Accident Lawyers in Kern County

In the event of a car accident that causes bodily harm, property damage, or death, any California resident can file a claim for financial compensation. Get in touch with a member of our legal team right away to go over your options for settling your insurance claim.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed and you would like to discuss your legal options for filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, we invite you to contact us now for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.

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