Bakersfield, CA – On the evening of Sunday, July 6, 2025, a two-vehicle collision resulted in fatal injuries to Nga Ngoc Nho, 60, of Garden Grove, and left three others injured, according to KBAK.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 7:23 PM on Highway 65, north of Minneola Avenue.
According to investigators, a 55-year-old man was driving a 2013 Toyota Sienna southbound on Highway 65 behind a 2005 Ford F-350 pulling a two-axle trailer, operated by a 23-year-old man.
For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota driver moved into the northbound lane in an apparent attempt to pass the Ford. Upon seeing oncoming traffic, the Toyota swerved back into the southbound lane and collided with the left front end of the Ford.
The impact caused the Toyota to overturn, ejecting one of the passengers, Nga Ngoc Nho. She was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of her injuries. Authorities confirmed that Nho was not restrained at the time of the crash.
The Toyota’s driver and two other passengers sustained moderate to major injuries and were transported to Kern Medical Center for treatment. The occupants of the Ford F-350 were not injured.
CHP stated that alcohol and drugs do not appear to be contributing factors in the crash. The incident remains under active investigation.
Wrongful Death Claims & Comparative Negligence
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Negligence rule, several parties can share partial responsibility. Should someone else be found even partly responsible for the death, the family may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income to support the family of the deceased.
Bakersfield Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Bakersfield Wrongful Death Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
