Aurelio Castaneda Arrested After Hit-and-Run Accident on Highway 99 in Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California (January 6, 2020) – The California Highway Patrol has identified the victim who was seriously injured in an alleged fatal hit-and-run collision in Bakersfield Friday night as 20-year-old Adonis Malik Jones.

The deadly collision happened on Friday, January 3, along Highway 99.

As per the report, a truck driven by 58-year-old Aurelio Castaneda of Tulare on the highway was struck from the back by a 2007 Hyundai driven by an 18-year-old man for undisclosed reasons.

The initial report indicated that the Hyundai was hit by a third vehicle that was heading northbound on Highway 99.

Jones was riding as a second passenger in the Hyundai at the time of the collision. Officials affirmed Jones sustained major injuries and was taken to a local hospital for medication.

The Hyundai motorist and his passenger, 24, were sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

The operator of the third vehicle, who was only identified as a female party, suffered minor injuries in the wreck.

Castaneda did not stop after the accident and fled the scene. Police later arrested Castaneda on suspicion of hit-and-run.

The fatal crash remains under an active 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.