Bicyclist Killed in Wasco Crash

• August 29, 2022
• Barnes Admin

Bicyclist Killed in Wasco Crash

Bakersfield, CA – A collision between a bicycle and a truck occurred on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Filburn Avenue around 8:19 p.m. 

According to reports, the bicyclist, Salvador Covarrubias, 67, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation.  

Bicycle Accidents  

Nearly 1,000 bicyclists die in accidents in the United States each year. In this horrible accident, the family of the victim should have their investigative team evaluate all aspects surrounding this collision. This includes:  

• Police accident report 
• Evaluation why there are no bicycle lanes on this street 
• Video from the truck 
• Driver accident history 
• Vehicle accident history 
• Copy of company’s driver attentiveness system 
• Any testing of driver for alcohol and drugs 
• Any history of driver with alcohol and drugs 
• Phone and texting records of the driver 
• Driver overtime records 
• The route the truck was traveling 
• Recent maintenance history 
• Driving records 
• Dispatcher notes regarding this trip 
• All eyewitness accounts of the accident 
• Any video evidence of the crash 

Bicycle Accident Attorneys

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in bicycle accidents and have found that some common causes include: 

• A car turning directly in front of a bicyclist   
• A vehicle entering the street from a driveway or parking lot   
• Driver distracted by their phone   
• Driver fails to yield at an intersection (running a stop sign or traffic light)   
• Driver not paying attention while driving near a bicyclist  
• Driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs   

Our trusted and experienced bicycle accident attorneys have helped thousands of people injured in bicycle accidents get the best result possible. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.   

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.