Two individuals were killed after a multi-vehicle collision in the Tehachapi area on Wednesday morning, November 20, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 7:25 a.m. on Tehachapi Willow Springs Road, north of Oak Creek Road. CHP Mojave area officers responded to the scene and discovered that four vehicles were involved.
Initial investigations revealed that a 27-year-old man from Delano was driving a Ford F-550 pick-up truck southbound on Tehachapi Willow Springs Road. At the same time, a GMC 3500 pick-up truck driven by a 51-year-old man from Lancaster, a Honda CRV occupied by an unidentified 38-year-old man from Lancaster and his passenger, and a Chevy 2500 pick-up truck driven by a 59-year-old man from Palmdale were all traveling northbound on the same road.
The Ford F-550 collided with the GMC 3500, leading to subsequent crashes involving the Honda CRV and the Chevy 2500. The driver of the Honda CRV and their passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities are pending notification of their families and will be released by the Kern County Coroner’s Office.
The CHP continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.