![[04-30-2025] Two Injured After Vehicle Plunges Down Embankment Off Highway 58](https://ak1.to//geT4.webp)
Two people sustained injuries after a vehicle plunged down an embankment off Highway 58, just east of the San Luis Obispo and Kern County line, in Kern County, on Wednesday morning, April 30, 2025.
According to the Kern County Fire Department, the crash occurred at around 12:30 a.m. when the vehicle veered off the roadway, falling approximately 50 to 60 feet down an embankment and landing on its roof.
The Emergency Communications Center received a distress call, and a fire engine from McKittrick was the first to arrive at the scene.
A firefighter used a Quick Deployment Rope Bag to safely reach the overturned vehicle, where two occupants were found with minor to moderate injuries.
Additional crews arrived and deployed a rope system and rescue basket to lift one of the injured individuals to safety, while the second occupant was able to climb up the embankment with assistance.
Both occupants were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
The crash remains under investigation.
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.
