48-Year-Old Lamont Man Dies in South Mount Vernon Avenue Collision [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (August 25, 2023) – On Thursday evening, a 48-year-old Lamont man died and three people were injured in a South Mount Vernon Avenue collision.

The authorities received the crash report just after 6:30 p.m. south of South Mount Vernon Avenue and East Belle Terrace.

According to CHP officers, the Kern High School District bus was northbound on Mount Vernon Avenue when a southbound dark-colored Toyota Sienna on Mount Vernon Avenue drifted into northbound traffic lanes, into the path of the school bus. 

As a result, the Sienna collided head-on with the school bus. 

The 48-year-old Lamont man driving the Sienna succumbed to his injuries at the crash scene. Officers said he was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

There were 38 students on board the school bus when the accident happened. The school bus driver and two passengers were taken to Kern Medical Hospital for minor to moderate injuries.

According to Kern High School District spokesperson, the school bus was taking Golden Valley High School‘s varsity football team to a game at East High School.

Moreover, the KHSD bus sustained a broken windshield and major front-end damage while the other vehicle incurred severe damage to the front end and driver’s side.

Officers are still investigating. Anyone with details about the fatal collision is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield CHP at 661-396-6600.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased in the Mount Vernon Avenue collision. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Additionally, we wish those who were injured in this collision a speedy recovery.

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Kern High School District Bus Involved in Mount Vernon Avenue Collision

The traffic accident rate in California continues to increase, rather than decrease, despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.

The increasing crash rate reflects that auto accidents are becoming rampant. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

As a matter of fact, according to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in an accident during their life.

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