![[08-10-2025] One Dead, Two Injured in ATV Crash and Fire in Northeast Bakersfield](https://ak1.to//90DDg.webp)
An adult was killed and two others were injured following an ATV crash in northeast Bakersfield on Sunday night, August 10, 2025.
According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded just after 8 p.m. to fields south of the 11000 block of Highway 178.
When they arrived, fire crews were extinguishing flames from an ATV that had crashed, igniting surrounding dry grass.
Police said the adult victim died at the scene. Two others, who had been ejected from the ATV, sustained minor-to-moderate injuries and were transported to Kern Medical.
The incident 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.
