Woman Killed, 9 Children Injured in Rollover Crash on Alfred Harrell Highway in Bakersfield
Woman Dies, 9 Children Hospitalized after Bakersfield Crash on Alfred Harrell Highway near Fairfax Road
Bakersfield, California (January 16, 2021) – A woman was killed in a Saturday afternoon traffic accident that left nine children injured in Bakersfield, authorities said.
The deadly single-vehicle accident happened at about 4:02 p.m. on Alfred Harrell Highway just east of Fairfax Road.
According to the California Highway Patrol, an SUV driven by the woman was allegedly traveling eastbound on the highway at a high rate of speed when it lost control and veered onto the dirt shoulder.
The SUV then flipped over several times before coming to a rest on its wheels, the officials said.
9 Children Injured in Fatal Alfred Harrell Highway Crash
Sadly, the female driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
There were nine children in the vehicle, three of whom were in car seats that were not properly installed.
The children, aged between 5 months and 15 years, sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Traffic on the roadway was stopped for an unknown period due to the collision.
It was not clear if drugs or alcohol played a role in the mishap.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call the CHP at 396-6600.
Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We also hope that those injured in the crash will recover soon. If you or your loved one was involved in a car accident, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
