![[03-10-2025] 19-Year-Old Driver Dies After Crashing Into Power Pole Near Lamont](https://ak1.to//Sd1Lg.webp)
A 19-year-old man died from his injuries a day after crashing into a power pole near Lamont, Kern County, early Monday morning, March 10, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the crash around 12:00 a.m. on Panama Road, west of Fairfax Road.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver was traveling eastbound in a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu when, for unknown reasons, he veered off the roadway and collided with a power pole. The impact caused the vehicle to overturn, coming to rest on its side.
Emergency personnel extricated the driver from the vehicle and transported him to Kern Medical with severe injuries. On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, officials confirmed that he had succumbed to his injuries.
Two passengers in the Chevrolet, an 18-year-old and a 3-year-old child, were uninjured.
Authorities have not determined if alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
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.
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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.
