2 Killed in Shafter Car Accident
The Kern County coroner's office named the two 18-year-olds who died in a rollover on West Lerdo Highway as Eden Renae Lopez and Emanuel Ramirez.
Candice BondEden Renae Lopez, 18, of Bakersfield, and Emanuel Ramirez, 18, of Shafter, were killed in a car crash along West Lerdo Highway in Shafter on October 24, according to the Kern County coroner's office.
What Happened on West Lerdo Highway
The crash happened early Saturday, at about 1:29 a.m., west of Scaroni Avenue. The coroner's office said the vehicle went off the road and rolled over. Lopez was driving, and Ramirez was riding with her as a passenger. The coroner's office said both died at the scene.
What the Coroner's Office Has Reported
The Kern County coroner's office released their names on Tuesday. No charges have been announced, and no further information about the investigation has been made public.
People often hear very little from investigators in the first days after a crash. That quiet is normal while evidence is gathered, and it does not mean the case has stalled.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in California usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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