[06-18-2022] Kern County, CA – Fatal Head-On Crash Kills At Least One on Highway 58

At least one person was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 58 east of Bakersfield on Friday night, June 18, 2022.

According to the CHP’s Traffic Incident Information Page, the crash occurred just after 8:15 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Highway 58 just west of General Beale Road.

At least two vehicles reportedly collided, with one of them flipping over.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

At least one other person was hurt and was taken to the hospital.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), vehicle-related fatalities and injuries have skyrocketed across the United States. Approximately 38,000 Americans died in car accidents in 2019.

Fatal car accidents are common on California’s busy and congested highways. Every year, high-speed driving and truck accidents claim the lives of a number of Californians.

People involved in car accidents can sustain serious injuries as a result of the collision. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injury in Bakersfield.

There were 3,259 car accidents in 2017 in Bakersfield. 53 of those were fatal, while 1,368 suffered a significant injury resulting in the death of 2,117 individuals and 64 of whom were severely injured.

The most common causes of car accidents are drunk or distracted drivers, fast or reckless drivers, and drivers who ignore traffic laws in general.

Driving defensively is one of the best ways to stay safe on the road and avoid collisions. A cautious driver does not mean that they will not be involved in reckless driving.

Kern County Car Accident Lawyers

As soon as possible, members of the deceased’s family should speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer specializing in fatal car accidents. The insurance company for the driver will conduct a thorough investigation.

If you don’t have the assistance of an attorney, handling a wrongful death lawsuit resulting from a car accident can be difficult. You and your family would greatly benefit from hiring an experienced car accident lawyer.

A car accident can be caused by a variety of factors. Most of the time, the other driver’s carelessness or lack of experience is blamed. Our Kern County car accident lawyers at Arash Law may be able to help if you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident.

At Arash Law, we are here to help you understand your legal options following a car accident. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form immediately to set up a free, no-obligation case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.