One Injured in 3-Vehicle Crash at Mount Vernon Avenue and Niles Street [BAKERSFIELD, CA]

Afternoon 3-Vehicle Crash on Mount Vernon Avenue in East Bakersfield Injures 1

 
BAKERSFIELD, CA (June 25, 2019) – One person was injured following a three-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in East Bakersfield.
 
The crash happened just before 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Niles Street.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, a Chevrolet Suburban and two other vehicles collided, at least one of them was leaking fluid following the crash.
 
A total of eight occupants were involved, one of them suffered an arm injury. Paramedics took the injured patient to a hospital for proper treatment.
 
There were no descriptions of any vehicular damages but towing services were requested to remove the vehicles from the crash site.
 
All westbound lanes were blocked while officers worked on the scene.
 
An investigation is ongoing to determine who was at fault and to gather all the factors involved.
 
It is important to drive with your full attention set on the road. For this reason alone, set aside all distractions while operating a motor vehicle. The person you want to call or text can wait until you arrive at your destination. Also, defensive driving and expecting the worst in a situation may help you avoid a collision.

Even the most cautious driver can get caught up in a car accident. And when an injury arises, there are legal options available to you. Reach out to an experienced personal injury lawyer at the Sweet Lawyers instead of navigating the legal world alone. We offer free consultations so give us a call at (800) 625-5052 and let our team fight for your rights today.