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Tehachapi Man Fatally Injured in Collision West of Jefferey Road
Tehachapi, CA (March 3, 2026) – 23-year-old Willy Preston Little of Tehachapi was fatally injured in a Highway 202 collision Wednesday night.
It was past 8 p.m. on February 18 when the vehicle driven by Little collided with another vehicle west of Jefferey Road.
Rescuers rushed Little to Kern Medical where he died three days later.
In the meantime, CHP is conducting a further investigation into the accident.
Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the bereaved family of Willy Preston Little. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
What Can Be Done Following a Deadly Crash?
Nowadays, unexpected death can happen anytime. Sadly, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people.
Thus, knowing that when a person dies due to another’s negligence or misconduct, the bereaved can sue the negligent parties for the damages that they caused.
Some of the situations that could result in a wrongful death are homicide, medical malpractice, traffic accidents, and more.
Additionally, when the bereaved files for a wrongful death claim, economic and non-economic damages are taken into consideration. These can include high medical bills, loss of benefits, funeral services costs, emotional distress, loss of income, and much more.
Our litigators here at Sweet Lawyers would love to tell you more about a possible wrongful death case and how it can help you and your family.
To the loved ones of the deceased, you do not have to face the aftermath alone. Reach out to us at (800) 674-7852. Our legal team would love to discuss a possible legal case concerning this deadly collision.
You can call us any time, and any day of the week. Click on this link to start talking with our legal team.
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