A man who has not yet been identified by police was pronounced dead on the scene of a single-vehicle car accident on Sunday. The accident, which occurred near the intersection of Wible and McKee roads, […]
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GM Defective Ignition Switch Deaths Rise to 77
The most recent reports indicate that 77 fatalities have now been linked to ignition switch defects associated with General Motors (GM) vehicles. In addition, 141 people suffered injuries in car accidents caused by these defective […]
Read MoreSafe Driving Tips for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is a great time to honor the rich heritage of Irish Americans. In fact, this day has become so popular that many non-Irish people join in on the celebration as well. This […]
Read MoreBakersfield Lawmakers Discuss Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Last week, the Kern County Committee on Public Transportation met to discuss ways to improve safety for pedestrians in the Bakersfield area. The meeting focused on specific areas in Oildale and East Bakersfield which have […]
Read MoreCalifornia Ranks 47th in Auto Insurance Laws and Compliance
Any time you get into your car, you’re running the risk of being involved in a car accident. There are many drivers on the road in Bakersfield, and the slightest lapse in judgment or concentration […]
Read MoreRecord Numbers of Vehicles Recalled in 2014
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released figures regarding auto recall totals for 2014. As expected, there were a record number of recalled vehicles recalled last year. In total, there were 63.9 million […]
Read MoreProving Fault in a Car Accident
The recent high profile car accident involving Olympic gold medalist, Bruce Jenner, is another example of how a collision can change the lives of everyone involved. In Jenner’s case, photographic evidence and cell phone records […]
Read MoreSafe Driving Tips for Super Bowl Sunday
The Super Bowl is this weekend, and there will most likely be many Super Bowl parties being hosted throughout the Bakersfield area. These parties help make the Super Bowl a more social occasion, allowing you […]
Read MoreHonda Fined $70M for Failing to Report Car Accident Injury Complaints
The Obama administration has levied a $70 million fine against Honda for failing to report 1,729 complaints regarding car accident injuries and deaths to federal regulators between 2003 and 2014. During the same time period, […]
Read MoreGM Recalls More Vehicles over Ignition Defect
General Motors (GM) has initiated another recall associated with defective ignition lock systems that can cause safety issues in hot weather conditions. The recall covers 92,221 2011-2012 model trucks and SUVs as well as some […]
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