Bakersfield, CA — Prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Glenn Dale Watson with vehicular manslaughter, alleging that he drove on the wrong side of Highway 178, leading to a head-on collision that resulted in the death of 42-year-old Onyx man Sean Gordon Stewart, according to KGET.
Glenn Dale Watson faces multiple charges, including three counts of driving the wrong way on a divided highway causing injury and reckless driving, according to court records. He is scheduled to appear in court in August.
The incident occurred on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at approximately 10:31 AM. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Watson was driving west on Highway 178 when his vehicle collided with another car near Doyle Ranch Road.
The other driver, identified by the Kern County Coroner’s Office as 42-year-old Sean Gordon Stewart, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in Stewart’s vehicle sustained serious injuries.
Watson and a passenger in his vehicle also suffered severe injuries and were transported to the hospital for urgent medical care.
Wrongful Death Claims
Whether or not a collision results in criminal charges for any of those involved, families who have lost a loved one in a fatal collision may be able to file a Wrongful Death claim with the insurance provider of the at-fault driver.
The compensation provided by a Wrongful Death claim can relieve the financial burdens created by medical expenses, burial costs, and the loss of income needed to support the deceased’s dependents.
Insurance companies will work to reduce any claim they cannot deny. This is where the help of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney proves invaluable, negotiating on behalf of victims and their families to ensure they receive proper compensation.
