Passenger Dies, Driver Injured in Bakersfield Collision at Golden State Highway and Q Street
Bakersfield, California (November 28, 2021) – A person was killed and another was injured Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision in a Bakersfield intersection, according to Bakersfield Police.
At about 12:48 p.m., the Bakersfield Police Department officers responded to the area of Golden State Highway and Q Street to investigate the report of a traffic collision.
Police determined that a pickup truck collided with an SUV at the Bakersfield intersection.
1 Killed in Golden State Highway Accident
A passenger of the truck was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
The truck driver survived with moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital.
The driver of the SUV, who was unhurt, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the collision.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call t the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.
Traffic Collisions in Bakersfield
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. Bakersfield is one of the cities in California that records the highest numbers of traffic collisions. For example, in the year 2017, a total of 3, 259 collisions were reported. 53 of these collisions were fatal and left 54 people dead. 1, 368 collisions, on the other hand, were reported to have resulted in injuries.
In addition to that, Bakersfield recorded an increased number of fatalities during the stay-at-home restriction orders issued in March 2020 despite the California Highway Patrol reporting a decrease in traffic collisions and fatalities across the state. CHP said Bakersfield recorded 12 traffic-related deaths between March- and May 2020, which is an increase from 9 that were recorded during the same period in 2019.
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 Auto Accident Attorney 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.