Driver Injured in Bakersfield Car Accident
The crash happened early Saturday morning on the eastbound Westside Parkway, and the driver was taken to Kern Medical.
Candice BondA man was seriously injured in a car crash on the eastbound Westside Parkway in Bakersfield on October 24, according to the California Highway Patrol.
What Happened on the Westside Parkway
The crash was reported early Saturday morning. The California Highway Patrol said the man was driving a 2011 Infiniti M37 east on the Westside Parkway when the car left the roadway and struck a chain link fence. He suffered major injuries and was brought to Kern Medical.
Where Details Stand After the Bakersfield Crash
The California Highway Patrol has not released further information about the crash. The driver's name has not been made public, and no charges have been announced. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police usually wait to release the names of the people involved until their families have been told. That is why names often come out a day or more later.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in California usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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