Bakersfield, CA – In the early hours of Sunday, March 22, 2026, a suspected DUI head-on collision left a child with major injuries and both drivers hospitalized, according to KGET.
The Bakersfield Police Department reports that the accident took place just after 10:00 PM in the area of Cottonwood Road and East Panama Lane.
Authorities said a white Jeep traveling southbound on Cottonwood Road veered into the opposing lane and struck a gray Honda traveling northbound head-on. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. A child passenger in the Honda sustained major injuries and was also hospitalized.
The driver of the Jeep was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.
Personal Injury Claims
When the actions of reckless drivers cause others to be injured, the cost of recovery should not fall on their victims. Filing a personal injury claim with the at-fault party’s insurance can provide compensation for medical bills and lost wages during recovery.
California DUI Law
Section 23153(a) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) states that it is illegal for any driver to “Operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and, as a result, cause bodily injury to someone else.”
Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Bakersfield car accident lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
