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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.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY - Six people suffered injuries ranging from minor to major following a head-on collision early Sunday morning in the Lompoc area, the Lompoc Record reported. The crash was reported at about 1:50 a.m. on Highway 1 at San Antonio Road. Further information about the parties involved or the cause of the collision was not available.

Cause of the Highway 1 Head-on Crash

The cause of this December 11th Lompoc car accident remains under investigation, and based on the information provided by the Lompoc Record, it is impossible to determine why this crash occurred. Most head-on collisions are attributed to driver behavior, such as swerving to avoid an object in the road, unsafe passing, or even falling asleep at the wheel. Hopefully, the investigation by the California Highway Patrol will reveal exactly what happened and who was responsible.

Car Accident Personal Injury Liability

While the investigation into the cause of this Lompoc area car accident is ongoing, the injured victims of the collision would be well-advised to consider speaking with an experienced and knowledgeable Santa Barbara personal injury lawyer. A skilled car accident attorney can review the accident report, and advise victims of their rights to be compensated for medical care, lost income, and other damages from the party or parties responsible for the collision.

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