Female Passenger Injured in Panama Lane Head-On Crash [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (April 27, 2022) – On Tuesday, a female passenger in an SUV sustained injuries in a Panama Lane head-on crash.

Officers responded to the crash scene at about 1:17 p.m. in the 1100 block area, wherein the SUV and a car collided.

When they arrived, the emergency rescuers rushed the injured passenger to a nearby hospital with major injuries. Luckily, she is now in stable condition.

According to the investigators, the SUV driver suffered from a medical emergency while driving and drifted into traffic. They do not suspect DUI in this accident.

Moreover, please reach out to the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111 for further details on this collision.

Inspect your vehicle’s headlights and turn signals. Be sure that both front and rear headlamps are working properly and visible enough a couple of yards away.

Also, take a reading of your tire pressure and make sure you maintain the recommended maximum. While at it, take a peek under your vehicle and ensure there are no loose objects or leaks.

Most importantly, stay focused while on the road. Remove all distractions that could cause accidents such as mobile phone use, unstrapped toddlers, etc.

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Know What To Do in Case of Traffic Collision

Indeed, driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives. It is one of the most dangerous activities we do daily. 

Many people do not suspect what follows in the event of a car crash.

Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents every year.

So, it is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision like the Panama Lane head-on crash.

Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer fighting on behalf of the injured party. A lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated of the proper compensation they are owed.

Lawyers have the ability to secure evidence in your favor, request additional information, and get vital eyewitness accounts.

Moreover, they can review insurance coverage you are entitled to that may not be common knowledge. Indeed, having an experienced attorney fighting on your behalf can make all the difference.

Call Sweet Lawyers now and talk to our legal experts. A lawyer will exhaust every avenue to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain important data that will help your case.

Call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Our hotline is (800) 674 7852.