Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Bakersfield on Highway 99 near Hosking Road

Bakersfield, California (January 3, 2020) – Two people were killed in an accident involving two vehicles on Friday evening in Bakersfield, according to the CHP.

The collision occurred at around 5:45 p.m. January 3, on the northbound lanes of Highway 99 just south of the Hosking Road exit.

Authorities said a dark-colored Elentra rear-ended a Semi-truck for reasons still under investigation. The sedan ended up underneath the truck’s trailer.

Two people in the sedan were killed while the third person was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.

The driver of the semi-truck fled the scene but was later detained for felony hit-and-run.

No other details of the crash were immediately released.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin 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, a contributor to this site, is available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222