Bakersfield, CA – At Least One Person Dead After Traffic Collision on Highway 99

Bakersfield, CA – The California Highway Patrol reported that at least one person has been killed following a collision involving two vehicles early Sunday morning. The fatal collision took place in the southbound lanes Highway 99 near Merle Haggard Drive at approximately 4:44 a.m.

According to the report made by the California Highway Patrol, a total of two vehicles were involved in the collision. Emergency responders were immediately called to the scene and reportedly found one person who had suffered fatal injuries due to the impact of the collision. Authorities confirmed that at least one person had been killed in the accident, however, there was no word as to whether or not any other parties were injured.

There was no more information available pertaining to the events that led to this fatal accident. Likewise, neither the name of the victim nor anyone else who may have been involved in the accident was released. The California Highway Patrol is presently heading up the investigation into this incident in order to determine liability.

Our deepest condolences and most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are currently with the family members and other loved ones of the victim during this tragic and devastating time.

California Car Accident Injury and Wrongful Death Attorney

The sudden death of a loved is a traumatic experience. The investigation into this accident will likely remain focused on determining whether or not a negligent party is responsible for the pain and damages that were caused. Depending on the irrefutable results of the investigation, there may be grounds for a wrongful death claim available to the family members of the victim. Albeit, the decision to file a wrongful death lawsuit is a personal one that must be left up entirely to the family members to decide.

We at Brady Law Group are immensely proud of our unyielding passion for holding negligent drivers liable for the intense pain and devastation that they cause. If you have lost a loved one in a car accident with a negligent driver and would like to file a claim for financial recompense, call us at (866) 211-2562 for a free consultation today.

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 for all those involved in the accident.