Kern Valley State Prison inmate attacked, killed on April 5: CDCR

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified an inmate who was fatally assaulted at Kern Valley State Prison on Friday.

Coroner officials say David W. Dodd, 58, was assaulted at the prison and died at the scene.

According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Dodd was allegedly attacked in a fight with another inmate, identified as Michael Darden, Jr., 47.

Darden allegedly struck Dodd with an makeshift weapon, according to CDCR officials.

Medical staff was called to the scene and said Dodd was stabbed multiple times. He was taken to an medical facility at the prison where he was pronounced dead about an hour later.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is investigating the incident.

No other inmates or officials were injured.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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