4 Teens Seriously Injured in Bakersfield Car Crash on Highway 178 near Union Avenue

Bakersfield, California (January 21, 2020) – Four juveniles were hospitalized Monday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Bakersfield, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The wreck occurred on Monday, January 20 on Highway 178, just west of Union Avenue.

According to the CHP, a Honda sedan was attempting to make a lane change on Highway 178 when for an unknown reason, it struck a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt that was heading westbound.

As a result of the crash, the Chevrolet veered off the roadway into an embankment and crashed into a tree.

All four teens in the Chevrolet were transported to Kern Medical Hospital with serious injuries. One teenage girl was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, the CHP report states.

The driver of the Honda did not stop and fled the scene.

Further details about the crash were not immediately disclosed.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

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