Kern County is home to the major city of Bakersfield, as well as many sights such as the Los Padres National Forest, Kern County Museum, and various cinemas and restaurants. As it is also home to many workplaces, people are constantly streaming in and out of the county for work and things to do. Unfortunately, this increase in traffic to all areas of the county also means that there are more opportunities for car accidents.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the loss of a loved one caused by a fatal accident. However, this is the reality that many families face each year in Cantil and other areas of Kern County. If a fatal accident has taken the life of a loved one and you wonder where you can turn, you and your family have a variety of legal options available for you.
Woman Killed in Fatal Cantil Accident on Redrock Randsurg Road
One person was killed in a fatal head-on collision that took place on Monday morning in Cantil, Kern County. KGET reported that the accident happened around 8:36 a.m. on Redrock Randsburg Road on the morning of January 8, 2024 and involved two vehicles.
When officials arrived on scene, they discovered that a white Mercedes was traveling westbound on the roadway while the driver of a White Hyundai was traveling eastbound with a passenger. The two vehicles suddenly collided head-on due to reasons that are still being investigated.
Paramedics and numerous other emergency responders were dispatched to the scene. The driver of the Hyundai, identified as a 53-year-old woman from Kansas, was tragically pronounced dead on scene due to traumatic injuries. The passenger in the Hyundai, as well as the driver of the Mercedes, sustained major injuries and were both hospitalized. Their conditions are not yet known.
Due to the severity of the accident, the road was blocked in the area of Highway 14 for some time.
No further details have been released but California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances of the collision.
Support for Families Who Have Lost a Loved One in a Cantil Accident
Every fatal accident is traumatic for families, no matter what the circumstances. As you are grieving the immense loss of your loved one, you should not have to worry about the many bills that pile up against you and your loved ones. It can be stressful to deal with the aftermath of a fatal accident, which is why you should have experienced help as you move forward with a wrongful death claim.
You may be eligible for some of the following damages in the midst of your claim:
- Medical expenses your loved one incurred
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages, in limited cases
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium or companionship
Contact a Cantil Wrongful Death Lawyer Immediately After
After the loss of a loved one, it is not uncommon to be left with a wide array of questions that you cannot answer on your own. You and your family have many options for financial recovery following a car accident. With the help of Maison Law, our Cantil wrongful death lawyers serving clients in Arvin will stand by your side. We believe that financially support is necessary for a family who has sustained these immense losses. Please do not hesitate to contact us today for a completely free legal consultation regarding your claim.
