Saturday, August 29, 2015

Kern County 3-Vehicle Collision Ends in Fatality on Highway 46, near Wasco

August 27, 2015- A multiple car collision occurred near Wasco, on Thursday.  The fatal 3-vehicle accident happened on Highway 46, in Kern County, at around 4:55 AM.

A white, 2002 Chevy Malibu automobile was headed east on Hwy 46, when it drifted into oncoming traffic.  The car sideswiped a pickup truck, and then struck another truck head-on, near Gun Club Road.

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Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, and one died in the hospital.  They have been identified as; Armando Murguia Contreras, 19, of McFarland, Victor Lara, 52, of Wasco, and Veronica Dias De Madrigal, 46, of Wasco.

One other person sustained major injuries.  He or she was taken by helicopter, to Kern Medical Center for treatment.

It has been reported that four of the people involved in the crash were employees of Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds.

The CHP have this accident under investigation.  They believe the driver of the Chevrolet fell asleep at the wheel.

Our condolences go out to the family, and friends of these victims.  Please let us help you during this trying time.

Attorney John Rozier, your lawyer for all wrongful deaths, and car accidents.  We serve all of Kern County, Tulare County, and Fresno County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

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