Shafter, California – Fatal Collision on Highway 43 and Burbank Street Leaves Two Dead and Two Wounded

Shafter, California (June 27, 2018) – Bakersfield local news reported that a fatal collision involving a Honda and utility truck took place at the meeting of Highway 43 and Burbank Street. The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 PM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Authorities have identified the driver of the utility truck as 46-year old Bakersfield resident Steve Garza. The identities of the Honda driver and the two deceased passengers have not been revealed at this time.

The California Highway Patrol explained that Garza had been driving towards the intersection of Highway 43 and Burbank Street. At the same time, the driver of the Honda was traveling down Highway 43 and had attempted to turn left onto Burbank Street. Without warning, the utility truck crashed into the Honda, resulting in the accident.

As a result of the crash, the Honda driver sustained serious injuries from the crash and was taken to a nearby hospital to receive treatment. This individual has been listed as being in critical condition.

Reports sadly indicated that two more passengers who had been riding in the Honda sustained traumatic injuries and died sometime later.

Meanwhile, news sources reported that Steve Garza had also sustained injuries and was transported to Kern Medical Center. After Garza’s release from the hospital, law enforcement will arrest him on the charge of vehicular manslaughter.

We offer our deepest condolences and most heartfelt prayers to the family and friends of the deceased passengers of the Honda during this difficult time. We also extend our most loving thoughts and prayers to the Honda driver and wish this individual a fast and efficient recovery.

Bakersfield Wrongful Death Attorney

Reports have shown that Highway 43 is the most dangerous roads in the state of California, due to the daily occurrence of deadly accidents. For commuters traveling in the early morning or late evening, always exercise caution and be attentive. Based on the information from this case, the crash between the Honda and utility truck only reinforces this unfortunate truth.

As per the report, if the utility truck driver is found guilty of causing the accident, the family of the deceased passengers will have the legal right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Likewise, the Honda driver will have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the guilty party. By seeking legal assistance, these individuals can receive compensation for a variety of issues including medical bills and painful injuries.

We at Brady Law Group will work with you to ensure your rights and give you the peace of mind needed to focus on your recovery.

If you’ve been injured as the result of another person’s negligence, please call us at (866) 211-2562 to receive a free consultation with one of our expert attorneys.

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.