Bakersfield, CA – A fatal collision south of Bakersfield left one dead and three others injured on the morning of Wednesday, July 17, 2024, according to KBAK.
The collision occurred shortly after 6:00 AM on Copus Road, west of Interstate 5, a rural area with broad agricultural fields and light morning traffic.
Upon arrival, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers and an Eyewitness News team confirmed that a body was pinned under one of the vehicles involved in the crash. Additionally, three other individuals were at the scene awaiting medical attention.
Emergency services promptly responded to the site to provide necessary medical aid and begin their investigation into the cause of the accident.
Further details regarding the identities of those involved and the circumstances leading up to the crash are currently under investigation.
Wrongful Death Claims
Establishing fault in a collision can depend on multiple factors. One crucial way a personal injury attorney can assist grieving families is by determining legal liability after the loss of a loved one in a traffic accident.
If another party is found to hold some responsibility for the death, the family may be eligible to file a Wrongful Death claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. This claim can provide compensation to help cover hospital fees, burial costs, and the loss of support for the deceased’s dependents.
