Jesus Medina of Ridgecrest Hurt in Horrific Car Crash on Highway 14 [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (February 23, 2024) On Wednesday morning, 63-year-old Jesus Medina of Ridgecrest was hurt and a 61-year-old Ridgecrest woman died in a horrific crash on Highway 14.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the tragic incident happened at about 11 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 14 and 58 West off-ramp.

Reports say that a northbound vehicle, driven by the Ridgecrest woman collided with a westbound vehicle occupied by the driver, 80-year-old Brenda Carlson, and her passenger, Edwin Carlson, both from Angwin.

Officials say that the female driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while her passenger Medina was rushed to Antelope Valley Hospital for minor injuries. Both Carlson’s escaped injuries.

Authorities are investigating the fatal collision and have not released further details at this time.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the woman who died in the 2-vehicle collision on Highway 14. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish Jesus Medina a quick recovery.

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Jesus Medina Injured in Fatal 2-Car Collision on Highway 58

In a time filled with uncertainty, confronting a tragic loss like the deadly 2-vehicle collision on Highway 14 can seem unimaginable.

Moreover, the bereaved must be aware that they have the authority to file a wrongful death suit.

A wrongful death suit is a civil action that may help you move forward when a crash impacts you or your family in irreparable ways.

Additionally, the crushing grief that comes with mourning unexpected loss is not an easy load to bear alone.

Significantly, it allows surviving family members to achieve vindication for their dearly departed. Holding parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused.

Furthermore, nearly 1.25 million people are killed in car accidents each year. That means, on average, auto accidents cause 3,287 deaths per day.

Road accidents like the 2-vehicle collision on Highway 14 are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people aged 1-54.

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With this in mind, we encourage those who lost their loved ones in a traffic accident to contact Sweet Lawyers.

Our litigators will work on your behalf to hold the responsible party accountable for their failure to follow traffic laws, resulting in the untimely death of your loved one.

We do more than simply win cases; our purpose is to maximize your recovery and grant you peace of mind, with your future at the forefront. During your initial call, we’ll discuss your case at length to determine your legal options. In addition, you won’t pay a dime in retainer or holding fees over this case. Call us at (800) 674-7852 for a free consultation.