[06-06-2021] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Wrong-Way Collision in Tehachapi

A 62-year-old woman was killed after a fatal two-vehicle collision in Tehachapi on late Sunday night, June 6th.

[06-06-2021] Kern County, CA - One Person Killed After a Deadly Wrong-Way Collision in TehachapiThe deadly collision transpired at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Highway 58 near Broome Road in Tehachapi.

A CHP officer tried to pull over a vehicle in Barstow for a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop and continued driving through Tehachapi.

The driver then went onto Highway 58 from Highway 202 and was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes. The suspect then crashed into an eastbound vehicle near Broome Road.

Both of the drivers were seriously injured as a result of the crash. They were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Fishold, who was a passenger of the eastbound vehicle, was killed in the collision. An active investigation of the crash is currently underway.

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Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Statistics

The number of victims of motor vehicle-related accidents in the U.S. has increased immensely throughout the years. Tens of thousands of drivers and passengers lose their lives each year due to crashes. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that an estimated 38,000 people were killed in U.S. motor vehicle accidents in 2019.

Every year, approximately 355 people are killed in the U.S. due to wrong-way drivers. With the average number of wrong-way collision deaths at 265, 1.34 fatalities per wrong-way death are calculated. A variety of reasons cause these car accidents; they mainly occur due to drunk drivers, distracted drivers, people who break the speed limit, and drivers who ignore road laws in general.

Kern County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crashes

Every car accident is tough. While it’s natural to feel overwhelmed in the aftermath of such an accident, obtaining experienced legal counsel is likely critical to the positive outcome of your claim.

If you recently lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident, you are familiar with this. You might wonder how you will ever be able to live your everyday life again. It will take time, and there are no quick fixes, but you can learn to cope and rebuild your life. One step that many families find helpful after losing a loved one in a car accident is meeting with a compassionate fatal car accident attorney.

Our lawyers from Arash Law are here to help you with your case. Our firm has over decades worth of experience and resources to help our clients receive the justice they deserve. We’re conveniently located throughout California, with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego, and we are happy to visit you. Call (888) 488-1391 for a FREE Consultation with a wrongful death attorney in California.

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