Bakersfield, CA: Fatal Multi-Car Crash at Mt. Vernon Avenue and Niles Street
1 Killed in Bakersfield Car Accident at Mt. Vernon Avenue and Niles Street
Bakersfield, California (May 21, 2020) – According to authorities, one person was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Thursday morning in Bakersfield.
At about 2:00 a.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the deadly crash at the intersection of Mt. Vernon Avenue and Niles Street, near East Bakersfield High School.
The police said a Honda Civic, driven by Ashley Garness, 22, allegedly ran a red light at the intersection and collided with a Volvo C70 and a Nissan Sentra.
Fatal Car Crash at Mt. Vernon Avenue in Bakersfield
Garness’s passenger, who was en route to a hospital before the accident, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Garness sustained moderate injuries from the crash and was arrested for DUI.
The Volvo driver sustained minor injuries.
The Nissan driver continued driving.
Mt. Vernon Avenue between Niles and Oregon Streets was closed for an unknown period following the accident.
An investigation into the crash is underway.
Pacific Attorney Group condoles with the family of the deceased.
When the loss of a loved one is caused by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, the surviving family members may feel hopeless and frustrated and full of grief.
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According to Shayani, a catastrophic attorney can help you take a wrongful death action against the person responsible.
Whereas there is no action that can bring your loved one back, our catastrophic attorney can help you recover financial compensation for medical bills, funeral expenses, pain and suffering of the decedent, wages that the decedent would have earned in their lifetime, loss of companionship, among other losses.
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