Bakersfield Accident on Highway 99 near Olive Drive Injures At Least 1 Person
Bakersfield, California (November 25, 2021) – At least one person sustained minor injuries following a multi-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Bakersfield, the California Highway Patrol said.
The minor injury crash took place on Highway 99 near Olive Drive at approximately 8:58 a.m. on November 23.
As per the dispatch, a Dodge Dart, a white 4-door Honda, and a blue Hyundai sedan crashed in the southbound lanes of the highway under unclear circumstances.
Minor Injury Bakersfield Crash
The accident resulted in minor injuries to at least one person whose identity has not been revealed.
Officials requested tow trucks to remove the wrecked vehicles away from the scene.
The accident remains under active investigation.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Bakersfield
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 1460 traffic crashes were reported in Bakersfield in 2020, resulting in the deaths of at least 51 people. Statistics show that the leading cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
Call a California Car Accident Lawyer Today
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a skilled attorney immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits for all types of auto accidents. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice and financial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.