[10-27-2021] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed After a Multi-Vehicle Collision in Bakersfield

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly multi-vehicle collision in Bakersfield on Wednesday night, October 27.

The crash transpired at approximately 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Chester Avenue and Brundage Lane in central Bakersfield.

Two vehicles were initially traveling eastbound on Brundage when a third vehicle suddenly pulled out directly in front of them, causing the crash.

One person was killed as a result of the collision. Meanwhile, several other injuries were reported. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

The Bakersfield Police Department suspects that alcohol and speed may have played a role in the collision. Information about the accident is limited at the moment.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can give additional information about the crash are urged to contact the BPD at 661-327-7111.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents frequently result in severe and even fatal injuries. To avoid this, all motorists are urged to drive cautiously. Car accidents are unfortunately all too common in the United States. Around 33,654 people lost their lives in car accidents in 2010. That year, 36,560 people were killed in automobile accidents.

Multi-vehicle accidents are one example of many different types of car accidents. Accidents like this are common when two or more vehicles collide. When one vehicle collides with another in a chain reaction, there’s a good chance a third will be hit as well.

Accidents can cause personal injury in a variety of ways. Automobile accidents are a common cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations in Bakersfield. Transportation-related crashes include those involving any type of car or bus or truck or motorcycle or Uber or Lyft or bicycle or pedestrian or any other vehicle. These kinds of accidents are frequently caused by factors such as drunk driving, excessive speed, and distracted driving.

Fatal Bakersfield Accident Lawyers for Victims of Car Accidents in Kern County

A car accident attorney can help you file a claim for injuries sustained in any of these accidents. A wrongful death presents a complicated legal situation in which the victim cannot bring their claim to court. In olden times, this meant that the negligent defendant did not have to pay for the losses they caused.

Luckily, modern state legislatures have realized how unfair that situation is and enacted statutes that allow a personal injury claim to survive a victim’s death. There are many different ways a person can sustain a personal injury or die due to another person’s negligence. When this happens, you should be allowed to focus on your recovery – not dealing with the other person’s insurance company.

By hiring an experienced Bakersfield accident lawyer from Arash Law, you can relieve the stress of dealing with insurance claims and paperwork. More importantly, you will know that your legal right to compensation will be aggressively defended. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.