Bakersfield, CA – According to KBAK, authorities have released the name of the man killed in a vehicular collision on Gosford Road early in the morning on March 12, 2024, as Anthony James Maestas, a 63-year-old resident of Bakersfield.
The Bakersfield Police Department reports that the collision happened at approximately 6:42 AM near the intersection of Gosford Road and White Lane. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find two individuals injured as a result of the crash. Both were promptly transported to a nearby hospital to receive medical attention for severe injuries.
Tragically, despite medical efforts, Maestas succumbed to his injuries and passed away on March 25, a somber conclusion for the Gosford Road incident. The Kern County Coroner’s Office confirmed Maestas’ identity and stated that his death was a direct consequence of the injuries sustained during the collision.
Wrongful Death Claims
While no amount of money can bring back those who lose their lives in a vehicular fatality, the emotional burden of their loss is often accompanied by a financial burden that falls on their surviving family members.
A wrongful death claim filed with the insurance provider of an at-fault driver can provide compensation to help cover medical expenses, burial costs, and even the loss of support for dependents of the deceased.
However, because insurance companies carry the incentive to reduce the payout for any claim they cannot deny, the services of a skilled personal injury attorney can prove crucial in securing justice for the deceased.
