[06-06-2023] Kern County, CA – At Least 1 Person Injured After Three-Vehicle Crash in Bakersfield

At least one person was injured following a three-vehicle collision in Bakersfield on Tuesday evening, June 6, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Niles Street near Horace Mann Avenue around 6:00 p.m.

There is currently no information yet on what events led up to the incident.

Exactly how many were hurt in this incident is still unclear, but at least one person sustained moderate to major injuries while the occupants of the other vehicles were trapped.

Anyone with information about this multi-vehicle crash is encouraged to call the authorities.

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What to Do After a Car Accident

Accidents can happen anywhere, at any time. We should always be prepared for the unexpected. People who have been through calamities understand the importance of planning. The best way to protect yourself is to know what to avoid.

• Get some perspective and relax.
• Find a place that is safe and secure.
• Dial 9-1-1 and give details, but never take responsibility.
• Contact your insurer and let them know what’s going on.
• Contact the insurance company’s claims adjuster. However, you should only sign something after consulting a lawyer.
• If you or a family member have been injured in an automobile accident, please call our law firm.

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Multi-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Automobile accidents cause the majority of accidental deaths and injuries in the US. Car accidents cause ten million injuries and two million deaths each year.

According to the National Safety Council, U.S. traffic accidents killed 8.3 percent more people in 2020. In 2019, 39,107 people were killed in car accidents. In the following year, 42,338 people died.

The number of people killed in car accidents in California in 2020 reached 3,847. There were 1,587 fatalities in collisions involving multiple vehicles, or 41% of all crashes. Single-vehicle accidents caused the most fatalities (59%) in traffic accidents.