[04-07-2022] Kern County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash in Wasco Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly two-vehicle crash in Bakersfield on Thursday afternoon, April 7, 2022.

The fatal collision happened on Highway 43 and Pond Road near Wasco at approximately 3:45 p.m.

A Toyota Crolla and a silver Ford Expedition were involved in the collision. One person was trapped inside the Corolla following the crash.

Both vehicles ended up in a ditch and sustained major front-end damage. Unfortunately, one person was killed in the mishap.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Following years of modest drop in traffic deaths and auto accidents overall, California saw a disturbing reversal in terms of traffic fatalities in 2014. The increase appears to be minor (3,000 in 2013 to 3,074 in 2014), but considering the emphasis on safe driving and the state’s crackdown on distracted driving, it was unexpected.

Every year, thousands of car accidents in California result in serious, life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, many of these result in death. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that over 3,000 people are killed in motor vehicle accidents in California each year.

According to the latest recent data from California’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), 1,914 injury and fatality accidents in Bakersfield in 2018. This is nearly 10% more than in 2012, and 235 of those accidents involved a drunk driver.

When a car accident occurs, your first concern should be to seek any necessary medical assistance. Keep all treatment records, receipts, and medical bills. Always strictly adhere to your doctor’s orders.

Car accidents are frequently caused by various factors, such as distracted driving, drunk driving, and driver fatigue. To avoid being involved in a traffic accident, it’s best to stay sober, obey traffic laws, and drive cautiously.

Bakersfield Fatal Accident Lawyers

Have you lost a loved one in a fatal vehicle accident? Speak with one of Arash Law’s caring Bakersfield accident attorneys now!

In this difficult time, attorneys can be a compassionate legal guide for victims’ families. They can also communicate with insurance companies on your behalf and handle all of the tedious paperwork.

It is critical to file a wrongful death claim as soon as possible because it may cover the high medical bills and other expenses incurred due to the incident. It can also assist people who have lost loved ones in the accident and have lost their income.

The Bakersfield accident lawyers at Arash Law are committed to bringing negligent parties to justice and fighting for the compensation that injured clients are entitled to. We understand how to help you move forward after a traumatic event.

Our dedicated legal team has decades of combined experience in personal injury law. We are Los Angeles’ most trusted accident law firm. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a no-obligation consultation to see how we can help you.