Officers Arrest Gabriela Garza of Wasco in Poso Drive Fatal Crash [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (November 15, 2023) – The authorities arrested 21-year-old Gabriela Garza of Wasco following a Poso Drive fatal crash Sunday night.

The authorities responded to the hit-and-run collision around 6 p.m. in the area of Palm Avenue and located a bicyclist on the road suffering from injuries. 

Sadly, the victim, a 41-year-old woman, was declared deceased at the scene.

In the meantime, anyone with further details on this accident is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 661-861-311. You may also call the Kern Secret Witness at 661-322-4040 if you wish to remain anonymous.

The accident report noted that Garza was also arrested in connection to other vehicle code offenses.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased in the Poso Drive fatal crash. May you find courage during this time of sorrow.

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Gabriela Garza Faces Charges Following Bicycle Collision

In a time when an unexpected tragedy like this one happens, one may feel devastated. Thus, it is crucial to know that if your family loses a member in an accident, you may recover damages through a wrongful death suit.

A wrongful death suit allows families to hold parties liable for the irrevocable damages they have caused. It is a civil action brought forth by relatives of a deceased victim whose death was caused by another person’s negligence.

One of its benefits is that it alleviates most or all of the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.

Meanwhile, did you know that nearly 1.25 million people are killed in car accidents every year?

That means, on average, road accidents cause 3,287 deaths per day. That is why traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people aged 1-54.

Hiring an Attorney Is Beneficial

That is why we encourage you to speak with Sweet Lawyers following a collision like the Poso Drive fatal crash.

Our lawyers will serve as your legal representation. They will work to prove what you are owed in the wake of a family member’s death

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