Passenger Hurt in Tragic High-Speed Crash on Highway 33 [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (August 14, 2024) On Tuesday afternoon, a 52-year-old driver died, while a passenger suffered injuries in a horrific high-speed crash on Highway 33.

According to the CHP, the deadly crash happened at about 2:15 p.m. along Highway 33 just south of Twisselman Road.

Reports say that a northbound vehicle traveling at high speed lost control and veered into a dirt field east of the roadway.

Officials pronounced the driver dead at the scene, while the passenger was transported to Kern Medical for treatment of minor injuries.

Authorities are investigating the fatal crash and have not released additional information at this time.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured party a quick recovery.

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What Can Be Done Following the High-Speed Crash on Highway 33?

Each year, around 20-50 million people are injured or killed due to an auto crash.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reckless driving is a leading cause of traffic accidents, accounting for approximately 33% of all crashes. These accidents result in thousands of deaths and injuries each year, highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement and increased awareness campaigns to combat this dangerous behavior on the roads.

Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers says, “The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury or a wrongful death attorney. Our attorneys prioritize your recovery. At the same time, they will secure your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.”

Call us if you or a loved one were involved in a severe traffic accident. Sweet Lawyers has over four decades of experience in the legal field.

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