KERN COUNTY - A head-on collision involving a Ford truck and a Chevy truck near McKittrick Monday morning left five people injured, the Taft Midway Driller reported. The crash was reported on Reserve Road, west of Skyline Road, at about 6:30 a.m. According to the news report, Luis Mooney, 22, of Bakersfield, was driving a Ford truck westbound on Reserve Road at a high rate of speed when the vehicle entered eastbound lanes, colliding with a westbound Chevrolet truck driven by Brent D. Pierson, 27, of Bakersfield.
Both Mooney and Pierson suffered major injuries and had to be extricated from their vehicles by firefighters. Mooney was airlifted to Kern Medical Center and Pierson was taken by ground ambulance. One passenger in Pierson's truck and two passengers in Mooney's truck were also injured. The CHP is investigating the cause of the collision.
Kern County Car Accident Injury Liability
Following a serious injury accident such as this December 12th Skyline Road crash, the injured victims or their family members would be well-advised to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable Taft car accident lawyer. A Kern County personal injury attorney who understands the unique legal issues of head-on collision car accidents can advise the victims of their rights to recover financial compensation in a personal injury claim from whoever is responsible for their injuries. If negligence of another driver or a dangerous road condition caused this collision, the injured victims may pursue a personal injury claim for their medical care costs, lost income as a result of being unable to work, and damages for pain and suffering.
Sources: Taft Midway Driller
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