[08-10-2021] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Head-On Collision in Bakersfield

A 48-year-old woman was killed while two others were hurt after a fatal head-on collision in Bakersfield on Tuesday morning, August 10.

The accident transpired at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Highway 43, just north of Interstate 5 in Bakersfield. A northbound 2010 Chevrolet driven by a 41-year-old man was traveling on Highway 43 when he veered into the opposite lanes.

The 2010 Chevrolet then collided head-on with an oncoming southbound 2004 Chevrolet. However, the 2004 Chevrolet attempted to swerve away. It reportedly swerved right back into its line and collided with the 2010 Chevy.

A female passenger in the 2004 Chevy was fatally injured in the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the 2004 Chevy driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to Kern Medical for treatment. The 2010 Chevy driver was also injured, but he declined medical receiving medical treatment in the hospital.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. The case is currently under further investigation.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

When two vehicles collide directly with each other while traveling in opposite directions, it is a head-on collision. Even at slow speeds, these accidents can cause severe injuries and even death. Although head-on collisions only represent 2 percent of accidents, they account for 10 percent of fatalities on U.S. roadways. Head-on collisions mainly occur when drivers are distracted or are experiencing over-fatigue.

Although head-on collisions are uncommon compared to other types of car accidents, statistics show that they are the most dangerous and lethal of all crashes. Head-on collisions are another type of accident that can result in extremely serious injuries. This is because both cars are moving when they collide; head-on collisions have the most force. In many cases, victims suffer head trauma from hitting the inside of the vehicle or going through the windshield.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Head-On Collisions in Kern County

When a car accident results in death, the victim’s family would often suffer both emotionally and mentally from the sudden loss of their loved one. If you lost a loved one or were seriously injured in a car accident caused by another driver’s carelessness and negligence, you have a legal right to hold that driver accountable for their actions.

In a wrongful death suit, the survivors sue the person responsible for an untimely death and the financial losses they caused. These losses can include funeral and burial expenses and all the lost wages the victim would have earned between the time of the accident and their expected retirement.

If you have lost a loved one from a fatal head-on collision, don’t hesitate to contact our attorneys from Arash Law now. We fight hard to protect our clients’ legal rights so they can focus on recovering from their injuries. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation. Don’t delay – the sooner you have an experienced car accident attorney fighting on your side, the better protected your legal rights will be.