Bakersfield, CA – The 23-year-old man who lost his life in an off-road vehicle accident on Saturday, November 17, 2024, has been identified as Samuel Rodriguez Rodriguez of Bakersfield, according to KBAK.
The Bakersfield Police Department reported that the crash occurred around 2:11 PM in the 11000 block of Kern Canyon Road.
Rodriguez was a passenger in a four-seater off-road vehicle navigating a hill when it struck a compacted dirt rut. The impact caused the vehicle to overturn, ejecting Rodriguez. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene shortly afterward.
Police confirmed that the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that neither drugs nor alcohol were contributing factors in the crash.
Passenger Liability
Driver liability insurance covers both those outside the vehicle and passengers inside. While it can be emotionally difficult to file a Wrongful Death or Personal Injury claim against someone close to the victim, the financial challenges after an accident can be overwhelming.
A skilled personal injury attorney can help families pursue proper compensation for their loss by handling these legal complexities and negotiating with insurance companies, who always try to reduce payouts on claims they cannot deny.
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, feel free to contact Maison Law for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
