Two-lane highways running up Kern County can feature fast-moving traffic and a lot of careless driving. Travel is especially dangerous at night. Drivers can be looking at a cell phone or driving while drowsy and can inch their way across a yellow line and into oncoming traffic.
Safe drivers may not be able to determine on which side of the road headlights are and have only moments to try to steer away from a vehicle that’s out of control. Victims in these dangerous head-on crashes can suffer broken bones and traumatic brain injuries. In severe cases, victims can easily have their lives placed in jeopardy.
At Least One Victim Dead After Head-On Collision in Kern County
At least one person was killed early Tuesday morning in a frontal collision along Highway 65, north of Bakersfield. KGET-TV reports the tragic collision occurred just north of the Famoso Road intersection on February 14, 2023.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the accident in the northbound lane of State Route 65, also known as the Porterville Highway, sometime around 4 a.m. The incident involved a head-on collision between a Dodge Ram pickup and another vehicle.
Investigators confirmed that at least one victim in the accident had been killed. The identity of the victim was not released. There was no word on any other injuries that may have been involved.
Highway 65 was closed in both directions while CHP officers worked to determine the circumstances leading up to the accident.
Support for Families After a Tragic Kern County Car Accident
Families who lose a loved one to traffic accidents will, of course, never completely get over the grief of such a heartbreaking tragedy. They will need to take action to protect themselves from the financial hardships that often follow a devastating accident.
The family members left behind may file a wrongful death claim against an at-fault driver’s insurance company. This civil claim would seek help for the family with the costs of a funeral and emergency services fees. A claim also asks for assistance with the loss of income the deceased had always provided the family through employment.
Contact a Car Accident Lawyer Serving Kern County
After you or a loved one has been the victim of a serious accident, please discuss your case with a Bakersfield car accident lawyer serving all of Central Valley. Don’t allow an insurance company to decide what your family should earn in a car accident settlement.
To make sure your family is protected from the unfair practices of car insurance providers, contact an experienced local lawyer such as Martin Gasparian for a free case consultation. Mr. Gasparian works closely with victims and their families to earn them the compensation they’ll need to rebuild their lives.
There’s no obligation for this free case review, but if you feel Maison Law can help your family earn more in support, you won’t need any upfront money. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you and then our fee comes out of the settlement you receive.
