![[09-23-2024] Woman Killed, Man Seriously Injured After Head-On Collision Involving Big Rig on Grocer Grade](https://ak1.to//O9h8.webp)
A woman was killed, and a man was seriously injured in a head-on collision involving their pickup truck and a big rig on Grocer Grade, Kern County, on Monday afternoon, September 23, 2024.
Few details have been released, but the crash was reported around 3:40 p.m. on Highway 33, just south of the brake check station at the top of the grade.
The pickup was traveling eastbound on the highway when one of the vehicles veered into the opposite lane, according to the CHP.
The woman was a passenger in a Toyota Tundra, while the man was driving the vehicle. The driver of the big rig sustained minor injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.
No further information is immediately available.
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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