2 Injured in Bakersfield DUI Crash at Mount Vernon and Columbus Street in Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California (February 28, 2020) – A man and a woman were injured Thursday night in a suspected DUI crash in the area of Mount Vernon and Columbus Street in Northeast Bakersfield, police said.

The crash happened at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Columbus Street at around 9:20 p.m. Thursday, February 27.

According to the authorities, a pickup truck was traveling northbound on Mount Vernon Avenue when its driver failed to stop at a red light at the intersection and collided with a minivan.

A man and a woman, who were in the minivan, sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash. Both were treated at the crash site.

The male driver of the pickup truck was taken to a hospital with moderate injuries. Authorities believed that he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the collision.

An investigation into the wreck is underway.

Anyone with details regarding the accident is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111.

Managing Partner and CEO Alpine Law Group, Mr. Arin Khodaverdian believes that car accident claims are rarely straightforward regardless of the circumstances involved. “Liable insurance companies will often do everything possible to limit their out-of-pocket expenses by either devaluing or outright denying your claim and it is crucial, therefore, to have an experienced attorney on your side,” He said.

Mr. Khodaverdian encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222