Bakersfield, CA – Fatal Car Accident on Highway 58 and Highway 99

Bakersfield, CA – (November 29, 2018)- At least one person was killed in a violent collision on Highway 58 yesterday afternoon. CHP officials responded to the deadly accident at 1:15 on November 28th. The accident involved several vehicles and possibly a pedestrian.

Reportedly, several vehicles were traveling down Highway 58 approaching Highway 99 when for indeterminate reasons they violently collided into one another. Emergency crews rushed to the crash site and attempted to revive one victim who died at the scene and transported an unknown number of people to a local hospital with injuries. Police are still trying to determine the events that led up to the deadly crash. An on-scene investigation shut down the roadway until 3:50 pm. At least one tow-truck was required to remove one of the damaged vehicles away as evidence. The Accident resulted in heavy traffic delays leaving traffic back up all the way to Mount Vernon Avenue.

No additional information has been reported. As of now, this investigation is ongoing.

Our most heartfelt prayers are with the deceased victim and their loved ones. We cannot begin to understand the pain they are feeling as they cope with the tragic and unexpected loss of their loved one. We wish them courage as they get through these trying times. We also hope all those who were injured in this accident receive the medical care necessary to make a full recovery.

Multi-Vehicle Accidents in California

Motorists in California account for a large portion traffic fatalities. According to a recent study, 32,000 people are killed every year in traffic accidents. Distracted driving, recklessness, and intoxication will all be considered as possible contributing factors to the accident. Once the investigation has concluded, the family of the deceased victim may be entitled to file a claim against the responsible party.

If your loved one has been fatally injured as a result of a preventable traffic accident caused by the negligence of another driver, it is highly recommended that you reach out to a wrongful death attorney. At the Brady Law Group, we have a highly skilled team of litigators that will fight for your loved one’s justice. We won’t settle until you are compensated for all that you are owed. Call us today at (866) 211-2562 to speak with a trusted wrongful death attorney.

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