[04-10-2025] Kern County, CA – Moderate to Major Injuries Reported in Multi-Truck Crash on Highway 58 at S Chester Avenue in Bakersfield

Moderate to major injuries were reported in a crash involving two trucks and a semi-truck in Bakersfield on Thursday morning, April 10, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, at around 9:31 a.m., officers were dispatched on eastbound Highway 58 at South Chester Avenue.

The semi-truck reportedly overturned as a result of the impact. The transition to H Street and Chester Avenue was closed while emergency crews responded to the scene.

The CHP is investigating the cause of the crash.

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Steps To Take After A Truck Accident

Wait for the police and emergency personnel to arrive at the scene of a truck accident. After putting your safety first, call our renowned injury law firm. By following this thorough instructions, provided you’re still able to do so, you can safeguard your right to compensation following a truck accident:

1. Get to a safe spot. Move to the side of the road and turn on your hazard lights to prevent further accidents. If doing so seems dangerous, heed the emergency personnel’s directions.
2. Seek immediate emergency assistance. Allow the emergency crew to examine you even if you feel fine. It may take a few days for certain injuries to manifest. Your future claim can benefit from the information that medical records offer on visits, diagnoses, treatments, prescription drugs, and costs.
3. Ask other drivers for their information. Jot down the names, phone numbers, vehicle plates, insurance companies, and policy numbers of the individuals involved.
4. If possible, snap pictures of the scene. Take numerous pictures and videos of all vehicles involved, as well as any surrounding objects, such as skid marks and guardrails. Take a picture of your wounds as well. Taking pictures of your injuries or those of others is a crucial step to demonstrate damage.
5. Obtain witness statements. Witnesses can support your claim by testifying and proving what happened. Get as much information as you can from them.
6. Inform your insurance provider about the collision. Be careful what you say, as they can use it against your claim. Do not accept a settlement offer or sign any documents without legal counsel.
7. Put it in writing in a journal. You’ll be able to recall all of your thoughts and feelings as you heal if you do this. It’s crucial to document how long it takes you to recuperate from an accident in personal injury litigation.
8. Talk to Arash Law. Our lawyers don’t accept a quick deal. To help you recover better, they find everyone involved. Our team has helped many people with their problems. Our injury attorneys, including our top-rated car accident lawyers, help if the cops won’t give you the accident report or if an insurance company keeps bothering you.

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Truck Accidents Statistics

A total of 4,764 deaths from accidents involving large trucks were reported in 2022, as per the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Most victims were in passenger cars (66%). 17% were people in trucks, while 16% were pedestrians, bikers, or motorcyclists.

Also that year, accidents involving large trucks made up 11% of all deaths from motor vehicle accidents. Out of these, 73% happened in accidents with tractor-trailers, and 28% involved single-unit trucks. In some cases, a tractor-trailer and a single truck were involved in the same accident.

Almost half (49%) of these deadly events happened on major roads, not including interstates and freeways. About 35% occurred on interstates and freeways, while 16% took place on smaller roads.