Rollover DUI Truck Collision Ends in Fatality, in Bakersfield, on Brimhall Road

On Monday, August 18, 2015, a drunk driving accident took place in Bakersfield.  The rollover truck collision ended in the death of one passenger days later.  The vehicle crash happened on Brimhall Road, at around 3:40 AM.

J. Teagarden, 20, was driving a GMC Sierra pickup on Brimhall Road, near Highway 43.  The GMC drifted off the roadway, and the truck overturned.

Teagarden and her two passengers; Justin Pensinger, 26, and Richard Ellis, 25, were not wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.

Justin Pensinger suffered severe injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center.  It is reported that he died in the hospital on Monday, August 31, 2015.

Teagarden and Ellis sustained minor injuries.  Teagarden was arrested for driving while under the influence.

Visalia-Bakersfield-Fresno collision attorney, John Rozier.  Your lawyer for car crashes, wrongful deaths and personal injuries.  Our condolences go out to the family in this collision.  Please let us help you. www.nelsonrozier.com or call me at 559-713-0159.