Bakersfield, CA – One Seriously Hurt in Semi and Sedan Crash on I-5 near Lebec Curve
Bakersfield, CA (May 7, 2021) – An auto collision that occurred in Bakersfield on Thursday, May 6, resulted in injuries for those involved. The crash was reported at around 3:44 a.m.
According to reports, the incident involved a big rig and a pickup truck that were involved in a collision. Both drivers involved suffered injuries in the crash that occurred on Interstate 5.
Rescue crews actively responded to the area of the Lebec Curve in order to assist those involved in the accident. According to officials, a semi-truck driver transporting milk fell asleep at the wheel, drifted to the center median, and overcorrected his truck which caused it to roll over.
A Dodge pickup truck then became stuck beneath the semi. The driver of the dodge suffered major injuries in the crash while the big rig’s driver was moderately injured.
Police continue to investigate the details of the accident. Our thoughts are with everyone involved. We hope for their full recovery.
Auto Collisions in Bakersfield
Car accidents plague roadways across California every single day. In fact, these accidents often cause major disruptions and delays, and traffic and make traveling safely a struggle for hundreds of thousands of Californians. Each year, more than 150,000 people are injured in automobile accidents throughout the state of California. Although the majority of auto accidents result in minor injuries to those involved, tens of thousands of people require hospitalization and emergency medical treatment for their injuries. Depending on the type of collision, the chances of serious and life-threatening injuries can be higher.
When vehicles overturn after collisions, it usually indicates that one or both vehicles were traveling at a high rate of speed. High-speed accidents are more likely to leave victims with broken bones, brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries, all of which require extensive medical treatment. There are many instances where car accidents are caused by the actions of other motorists. These accidents can include people texting or using cell phones while driving, drunk driving, speeding, ignoring traffic control devices, and engaging in unsafe driving behaviors. When victims are injured in accidents as a result of negligent drivers, they should consult with a car accident attorney in California as soon as possible. In some cases, victims may be entitled to compensation to help cover the costs of medical treatment and various other expenses they face.
Working with a knowledgeable legal team in the aftermath of your accident can make a world of difference when it comes to your chances of protecting your legal rights and getting the justice you deserve. California personal injury attorneys at Torem & Associates have extensive experience assisting clients to recover the maximum amount of compensation available by pursuing legal claims against at-fault drivers. Our personal injury attorneys provide aggressive legal representation to ensure victims throughout California are able to hold those at fault accountable for their accidents. We strive to help accident victims recover full and fair compensation for medical treatment as well as a variety of financial burdens they face moving forward. If you have been injured in a preventable accident, contact our personal injury attorneys in California at (888) 500-5000 to discuss legal options available for you.
Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts. These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Stockton. For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers. If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
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