Beer cans were strewn across a field at the scene of an SUV rollover accident in Bakersfield early Friday morning that killed a passenger and injured the driver. California Highway Patrol investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. The accident occurred on Lerdo Highway, a short distance east of Interstate 5, sometime before 6 a.m. on February 19.
Both the driver and passenger were ejected from the Chevrolet Suburban. The driver, Javier Moreno, of Lost Hills, was flown to Kern Medical Center with serious head and neck injuries. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The passenger, who was not identified, died at the scene of the crash. According to the CHP, neither the driver nor the passenger was wearing seat belts.
This tragic accident is another painful reminder of the potentially deadly consequences of drinking and driving. Our sympathy goes out to the family of the man who died in this unfortunate, preventable accident. While the cause of this crash is under investigation, the family of the victim killed in this accident may benefit from speaking to a California wrongful death attorney who can help them understand and protect their legal rights.
Sources: Turn to 23 News, Bakersfield Now
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