![[08-05-2025] Three Injured in Crash After Couch Falls Off Pickup Truck on Highway 178](https://ak1.to//puPcH.webp)
Three people were injured following a crash on Highway 178 in Kern County on Tuesday afternoon, August 5, 2025, after a couch fell off a pickup truck and caused a collision.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just after 4:00 p.m. near Mount Vernon Avenue when a couch fell off a pickup truck and landed in the lanes. The driver of a Jeep Cherokee swerved to avoid the couch but lost control of the vehicle. The Jeep overturned and careened off the roadway, rolling down a small embankment. It came to rest near the fence of an apartment complex.
Three people were inside the Jeep, with the passengers suffering minor injuries. They were transported to Kern Medical for treatment.
Two lanes of traffic were temporarily closed while authorities investigated the crash and cleared the debris from the roadway.
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.
