![[03-07-2025] Two Injured, One Airlifted After Two-Vehicle Crash at Cadet Road and Petroleum Club Road in Taft](https://ak1.to//ZAYwE.webp)
Two people were injured, one seriously, following a two-vehicle crash in Taft on Friday morning, March 7, 2025.
According to authorities, the collision occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Cadet Road and Petroleum Club Road. The crash involved an SUV and a passenger car.
A man inside the SUV sustained a head laceration. In the passenger car, four occupants were present, with one suffering major injuries and requiring airlift transport to a hospital in Bakersfield. The other three declined medical treatment at the scene.
The Taft Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
