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Fatal Traffic Accident
On 03/29/07, at about 10:06 p.m., Bakersfield Police responded to the intersection of Wilson Road and South “H’ Street for a major injury traffic accident.
Preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan Altima was traveling south in the north lanes of South ‘H’ Street. As the Nissan approached Wilson Road, a silver GMC Envoy was traveling south on Wilson Road. The GMC made a northbound turn onto South ‘H’ Street and was struck head-on by the Nissan.
Both drivers were transported by ambulance to Kern Medical Center. The driver of the Nissan later died as a result of his injuries. The driver of the GMC sustained minor injuries. The drivers were the sole occupants of both vehicles.
The driver of the Nissan was a 20 year old male from Bakersfield. The driver of the GMC was a 28 year old female from Bakersfield.
It appears the driver of the Nissan had consumed some type of alcoholic beverage prior to the accident. This accident will be reconstructed b accident investigators from the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Section. Investigation is continuing.
Since 1994, The Annual Truck Accident Fatalities Increased By 13%
The annual rate of truck accident fatalities has increased by 13% since 1994. There has been a significant increase in the amount of trucks on the highways since 1994, rising from about 6.6 million to 7.9 million registered trucks. Collisions with trucks account for one out of every eight fatalities on U.S. roadways.
Definition:
The amount of the loss which the insured is responsible to pay before benefits from the insurance policy are payable.
Total Loss
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An insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds the full value of the vehicle. Insurance companies typically take possession and obtain the title of such vehicles.
Private Passenger Automobile
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Four-wheeled motor vehicles of the private passenger, station wagon, or van type. Private passenger automobiles are designed for use on public highways and subject to motor vehicle registration.
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