Bakersfield, CA — A 74-year-old man was killed and a 37-year-old woman was injured in a wrong-way collision on Highway 58 near Claymine Road on Wednesday morning, January 1, 2025, according to KGET.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred around 5:46 AM when the man, driving a Ford SUV, was traveling in the wrong direction on the eastbound lanes of Highway 58. His vehicle collided head-on with a Toyota SUV, driven by the 37-year-old woman.
Emergency personnel pronounced the Ford driver dead at the scene. The woman in the Toyota was transported to the hospital with injuries, though the extent of her condition is currently unknown.
At this time, it is unclear why the man was driving the wrong way on the highway.
Personal Injury Claims
Determining fault in a collision can involve multiple factors, and under California’s Comparative Liability rule, several parties can share partial responsibility. A personal injury attorney can play a crucial role in helping victims establish legal responsibility after a traffic accident.
Should evidence reveal that another party contributed to the injuries, victims may be eligible to file a personal injury claim with the responsible party’s insurance. This can provide compensation to help cover damages such as hospital bills and lost income during recovery.
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, feel free to contact Maison Law for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
