Bakersfield, CA – Driver Killed, Passenger Injured in Crash on Grapevine Rd
Bakersfield, CA (June 03, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a deadly single-vehicle collision off of Interstate 5 on Thursday, June 3rd in Bakersfield.
The accident took place at about 9:35 p.m. on the on-ramp between the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 and Grapevine Road when a Mazda attempted to enter the interstate but, for reasons that have not yet been determined, it left the roadway and overturned.
The male driver of the Mazda endured life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
His 18-year-old female passenger sustained non-critical injuries and was taken to a nearby medical facility.
The area was closed down for investigation and clean-up until almost midnight.
Driver impairment is not thought to be a factor.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Bakersfield
Car accidents plague roadways across California every single day. In fact, these accidents often cause major disruptions, delays, traffic, and make traveling safely a struggle for hundreds of thousands of Californians. Each year, more than 150,000 people are injured in automobile accidents throughout the state of California.
Although the majority of auto accidents result in minor injuries to those involved, tens of thousands of people require hospitalization and emergency medical treatment for their injuries. Depending on the type of collision, the chances of serious and life-threatening injuries can be higher.
When vehicles overturn after collisions, it usually indicates that one or both vehicles were traveling at a high rate of speed. High-speed accidents are more likely to leave victims with broken bones, brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries, all of which require extensive medical treatment. There are many instances where car accidents are caused by the actions of other motorists.
These accidents can include people texting or using cellphones while driving, drunk driving, speeding, ignoring traffic control devices, and engaging in unsafe driving behaviors. When victims are injured in accidents as a result of negligent drivers, they should consult with a car accident attorney in California as soon as possible. Working with a knowledgeable legal team in the aftermath of your accident can make a world of difference when it comes to your chances of protecting your legal rights and getting the justice you deserve.
California car accident attorneys at Torem & Associates have extensive experience assisting clients to recover the maximum amount of compensation available by pursuing legal claims against at-fault drivers. Our personal injury attorneys at Torem.com provide aggressive legal representation to ensure victims throughout Los Angeles County are able to hold those at fault accountable for their accidents.
We strive to help accident victims recover full and fair compensation for medical treatment as well as a variety of financial burdens they face moving forward. If you have been injured in a preventable accident, contact our personal injury attorneys in California at (888) 500-5000 to discuss legal options available for you.
Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts. These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Bakersfield. For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers. If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
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