[07-05-2022] Kern County, CA – One Juvenile Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 58

One unidentified person was injured following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 58 on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information Page, the collision occurred at 3:07 p.m. on the eastbound side of Highway 58, close to south Chester Avenue.

The crash reportedly involved an SUV and a flatbed truck.

The CHP reports that a child has suffered injuries.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

There has been a considerable increase in car accidents in the United States in recent years. Every year, almost 1.25 million people are killed in serious car accidents. Every day, approximately 3,287 people are killed in car accidents. As a result, an additional 20-50 million people have been injured or rendered incapacitated.

In California, nearly one-tenth of all fatal car accidents occur. In 2017, there were 485,866 car accidents in California, with 3,898 persons killed and 276,823 injured. Car accident fatalities in California have increased by 23.5% since 2013.

According to the Congressional Research Service’s Commercial Truck: Overview (2017), approximately 4,000 persons have commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), and over 11 million heavy trucks travel our country’s highways.

In 2015, over 400,000 traffic accidents involving heavy trucks, with approximately 100,000 of these accidents resulting in injuries.

Taking care of your vehicle, knowing safe driving techniques, and paying attention to the road will help you avoid accidents.

Kern County Car Accident Lawyers

Following a car accident, you are likely to be dazed and confused. It can be difficult to figure out where to begin or who to contact after an insurance claim. We have a great deal of experience handling car accident claims and can get them done as quickly as possible.

Let’s get tough on reckless drivers to save lives. Arash Law handles accidents ranging from head-on collisions to slip-and-fall accidents.

It is the stated goal of Arash Law to seek compensation for those who have been harmed. We are committed to helping you get back on your feet as soon as possible.

Our Kern County car accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience handling car accident cases. Car accident victims can turn to us for assistance. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.