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Bakersfield, CA – One Person Dead, Others Injured in Copus Road Crash

Bakersfield, CA (October 6, 2018) – In Bakersfield, one person died and several others were injured in a Copus Road crash that took place on Friday morning, October 5 around 6:28 a.m.

The collision took place between a red Honda Accord and a blue Cadillac Escalade in the early morning hours. Police said that, at the time, there were several boxes in the roadway and vehicles were swerving so that they could avoid a collision.

One person was found unconscious by the time police arrived and the coroner was soon called to the scene. Paramedics also transported several people to the hospital with major injuries. One person was so severely injured that they were airlifted.

Police are attempting to determine fault for the accident at this time.

Bakersfield Car Accident

We wish to first extend our sincerest condolences to the family of the loved one who lost their life in this serious accident and to the several others who were injured. We understand how difficult it can be to move forward after a serious accident.

Police continue to investigate, and from there the family of the loved one can make a determination if they decide to move forward with a claim for compensation. Wrongful death claims are brought every year when somebody’s life is taken too soon in an accident that usually could have been prevented if somebody was not acting negligently. However, you will have to show that somebody breached their duty of care on the roadways and that another party lost their life as a result.

If you are in need of legal assistance, you need an attorney that you can trust on your side at the Los Angeles Injury Group. Call us for more information to find out what we can do for you at 310-954-7248.

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