Overnight travel can be treacherous around Kern County and Bakersfield. Drivers who travel while distracted can become even more of a threat at night when light conditions require even more attention to the roadway.
Safe motorists may have little warning when headlights suddenly veer into their lane or when drivers don’t take a proper look in all directions at an intersection and proceed when they shouldn’t. These common mistakes can lead to a frightening collision. Serious injuries and even the loss of precious lives can result.
Three Weekend Fatalities in Kern County Vehicle Accidents
Officers say three people lost their lives and several people suffered injuries in weekend accidents across Kern County. ABC23-TV reports the victims were involved in three accidents that occurred after midnight early Sunday morning on June 27, 2021.
The first collision happened just after midnight at Highway 33 and Lokern Road, north of McKittrick. The California Highway Patrol said the accident involved a semi-truck and a sedan.
The second collision took place around 12:30 a.m. along Sierra Highway and involved multiple vehicles. All drivers and passengers had to be taken to the hospital with moderate to major injuries.
The third accident occurred along Highway 46, north of Bakersfield, and involved a reported hit-and-run. No word on the condition of any victims has been released in that collision.
Seeking Help for Victims and Their Families After Kern County Collisions
Families who have lost a loved one to a terrible accident should be guaranteed whatever time they need to heal and seek comfort. Unfortunately, they’ll have lost the emotional and financial support of a loved one and often be forced to seek support from the auto insurance provider for the at-fault driver.
Through a wrongful death claim, families can hope to gain help with the cost of a memorial service, emergency response fees, and other estate settlement costs. The loss of a family member’s income provided through employment should also factor into the support close relatives receive.
Victims still recovering from a scary collision can also seek support through a claim for damages. Insurance companies would be asked to furnish money to pay for every hospital bill a victim receives. This claim would also seek money to replace paychecks lost while a victim has been away from work.
Contact a Kern County Auto Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a careless driver, don’t face off against insurance agents alone. Contact attorney Martin Gasparian serving families in Bakersfield and across Kern County. He offers a free case evaluation for victims and their family members.
No price can be put on a difficult recovery or the loss of a beloved family member, but those at fault need to be accountable for their actions and liable for the costs victims and their families face.
