Bakersfield, CA – Tractor Operator Hurt in Crash at 7th Standard Rd and Zerker Rd
Bakersfield, CA (March 26, 2019) – A truck hit a tractor, causing injuries to multiple people, on Monday, March 26th, at the intersection 7th Standard Road and Zerker Road.
Officials reported that the truck crashed into the rear of the tractor with enough force that it caused the car to roll over. The speed at which the truck was driving is currently unknown.
The tractor operator was brought to the hospital; his name and the severity of his injuries are unknown. The truck driver and passengers were treated at the scene of the crash. Their names are also unknown at this time.
The reason for the accident is under investigation.
Truck Accidents in California
Trucks, SUVs, buses, and many other types of vehicles are involved in accidents in California every day. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that in 2017, 642 people died as a driver or passenger in an SUV or pickup truck and 41 died in larger trucks.
At the Brady Law Group, we have over twenty years of experience helping people who have been injured in accidents involving trucks and similar vehicles. Call 866-478-6483 to reserve a free consultation with one of our accident lawyers.
Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.
Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.
