![[03-16-2025] Husband and Wife Killed in Suspected DUI Crash on Stockdale Highway](https://ak1.to//xvKMD.webp)
A husband and wife, 30-year-old Max Austin M. and 30-year-old Desiree Paula Noelle M., were killed in a suspected DUI crash on Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield early Sunday morning, March 16, 2025.
According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of Stockdale Highway and Coffee Road at around 1:37 a.m. for a two-vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, authorities found two passengers in one of the vehicles suffering from severe injuries. Max was pronounced dead at the scene, while Desiree was transported to Kern Medical, where she later died.
The driver and an additional passenger in the same vehicle sustained moderate injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment. Reports indicate that the driver was an Uber driver transporting passengers home from a bar.
The other involved vehicle, a white Hyundai, was reportedly speeding eastbound on Stockdale Highway when it ran a red light and collided with the Uber driver’s vehicle. The driver of the Hyundai, identified as 21-year-old Annabel C., sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.
Authorities confirmed that speed and alcohol impairment were factors in the crash. Once discharged from the hospital, Annabel will be booked into Lerdo Jail and charged with murder.
The investigation is 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.
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.
