[06-05-2021] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed After a Two-Vehicle Crash in Wasco

A 35-year-old woman identified as Nancy Elizabeth P. was killed after a deadly two-vehicle crash in Wasco on Saturday morning, June 5th.

The accident occurred at around 11:15 a.m. at the intersection of Sherwood Avenue and Highway 43 in Wasco.

Two vehicles of unknown build collided at the intersection for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the accident have not been established. One person was killed as a result of the collision.

Another person sustained major injuries, while another party suffered from minor injuries. The identities of the injured parties have not been disclosed. It is unclear whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the accident.

The collision is currently under investigation. Local authorities will attempt to determine the possible causes and the liability in the accident.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Because of how universal cars are to our lives, drivers often forget just how dangerous they can become and that severe and even deadly car crashes can occur. Car accidents in the U.S. happen almost every minute. Tens of thousands of drivers and passengers lose their lives each year due to crashes.

According to the United States Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), there were 33,654 fatal vehicle crashes in 2018, which caused 36,560 deaths. These accidents are caused by various reasons, such as distracted driving, drunk driving, and driver over-fatigue. The driver who caused the accident is liable to the other involved parties for paying their damages, such as those just listed.

In California, the fault for a collision depends on which driver negligently caused the accident. Sometimes both drivers can be at fault. Even if this happens, one driver might be able to recover damages from the other driver.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Two-Vehicle Collisions in Kern County

Facing cases like this alone can be quite challenging. Negotiating with insurance claims adjusters is difficult, and the stakes can be high. Protect your rights and your future by retaining an attorney to settle your case or take it to trial if need be. With the help of an experienced Kern County wrongful death attorney, the victims won’t need to deal with the stressful paperwork that comes with filing a claim.

The experienced auto accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience and have collected over 400 million dollars for clients across the state. We serve clients in San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, Sherman Oaks, and California.

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.