Kern County, CA – The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified Benocio Callejas Marco, 30, of Lamont, as the driver who lost his life in a single-vehicle collision in the early hours of Thursday, March 19, 2026, according to KBAK.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 2:02 AM on Elk Hills Road north of Valley West Road, near Taft.
Authorities said Marco was driving a 2013 Toyota Corolla southbound on Elk Hills Road when the vehicle departed the roadway onto the east shoulder, flipped over, and came to rest on its left side. Marco was pronounced dead at the scene. No other occupants were in the vehicle.
The Kern County Coroner’s Office formally identified Marco following the crash. The investigation into factors leading up to this fatal accident remains ongoing.
Single-Vehicle Collisions
In some cases, investigations may reveal that even in a single-vehicle accident, nearby drivers or unsafe road features share some responsibility. California’s comparative negligence rule means that, even if those injured in accidents are found partially at fault, they may still be eligible to receive partial compensation for damages through a wrongful death claim.
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