Bakersfield Man Dies in Crash West of Edison Road
Kern County, CA (September 30, 2022) – On Thursday, 66-year-old Gerardo Espinoza sustained injuries in a fatal collision on David Road.
It was about 6:39 a.m. when the fatal collision took place west of Edison Road.
Officers say a westbound 2003 Buick Rendezvous driven by Gerardo Espinoza headed into the eastbound lanes. The vehicle collided with the eastbound 2003 Toyota Matrix driven by the 38-year-old Bakersfield man approaching Edison Road.
The authorities immediately responded and declared the Toyota driver dead at the scene.
Moreover, the paramedics rushed Gerardo Espinoza to Kern Medical with moderate injuries.
Officers are investigating the cause of the fatal crash west of Edison Road. The authorities do not suspect drugs and alcohol as factors in the fatal incident.
Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the bereaved of the person who died in the collision on David Road. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
Our Lawyers Can Help the Bereaved
Despite the additional safety features on newer vehicles, road accidents like the crash west of Edison Road continue to increase.
Indeed, fatal crashes are becoming rampant. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.
According to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in a traffic accident during their life.
That is why it is truly important to reach out to us if you lost a loved one in a traffic collision.
“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal while ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.
Indeed, with our seasoned wrongful death lawyers, you will only need to tend to your well-being while we focus on your legal claim.
We encourage the bereaved of the driver killed in the collision on David Road to reach out to us. You don’t need to experience more hardship because of other people’s negligence. Our legal experts always find the best possible outcome for our clients.
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