Emily Hendricks Killed in Bakersfield Crash on Highway 178 and Union Avenue Wednesday
Bakersfield, California (December 8, 2021) – 22-year-old Emily Dianne Hendricks has been identified by the Kern County Coroner's Office as the woman who was killed in a rear-end collision on a highway in Bakersfield on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the deadly crash happened at about 2:48 p.m. on Highway 178 and Union Avenue.
Hendricks was driving a 2005 Infiniti sedan westbound on Highway 178 when, for an unknown reason, she slammed into the back of a 2019 Toyota Tundra.
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The impact caused the sedan to spin out, ejecting Hendricks. She was declared dead at the scene.
The operator of the Tundra did not suffer any injuries.
The crash caused a traffic snarl-up on westbound Highway 178.
The accident remains under investigation.
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 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.