San Francisco man dies in crash involving big rig on SB I-5 near Lerdo Hwy

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man is dead after a crash two-vehicle crash on southbound Highway I-5, according to CHP.

The crash happened near the Lerdo Highway offramp just after 3:30 a.m. Monday. Video from the scene shows several emergency responders on the scene.

According to officials, the 25-year-old San Francisco man was heading southbound on I-5, north of Lerdo Highway when he crashed into a Volvo semi-truck that was parked on the right shoulder.

The driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The 24 and 26-year-old passengers in the vehicle were transported to Kern Medical with major and minor injuries, CHP said.

The 24-year-old passenger was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash, according to CHP.

The crash remains under investigation.

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.