Bakersfield, California – August 17, 2026 | Ayuda California Noticias
What was supposed to be the beginning of a birthday celebration ended in tragedy after a mother and her two daughters were involved in a wrong-way crash on Highway 99 in Bakersfield, north of Seventh Standard Road.
What Happened in Bakersfield, California?
Vanessa Sue Wetmore, a 41-year-old woman, attended a concert at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, with her 20-year-old daughter, Kylie Wetmore, and her other daughter, 16-year-old Kloie Wetmore. The concert featured Three Sacred Souls, La Lom, and the Womack Sisters.
Kylie was driving a 2022 Honda Accord with Vanessa and Kloie as passengers when the vehicle caught fire after colliding with two other vehicles, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday at approximately 12:44 a.m. The CHP reported that one of the vehicles was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes. The other vehicles involved in the crash were a BMW 530i and a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck. The BMW was being driven the wrong way by a 44-year-old man, while the pickup truck was driven by a 41-year-old woman.
What Does California Law Say About an Accident That Caused the Deaths of 3 People?
Section 21651(c) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) specifically states that any intentional violation involving driving in the wrong direction or opposite direction on a highway that results in injury or death is punishable by imprisonment. The county jail sentence may be for a period of no more than six months.
What Should the Hispanic Community of the Victims’ Family Do?
The family of the deceased should take the following steps:
- Request the police report from the officer who handled the accident.
- Avoid signing or accepting unfamiliar documents from insurance companies or third parties before speaking with an attorney who can provide assistance.
How Can Ayuda California Help You?
A fatal accident in California can leave a family in deep pain and seeking justice.
Ayuda California helps the Hispanic community stay informed about what happens after serious accidents, with the goal of pursuing justice and compensation. Under California Code of Civil Procedure §§ 377.60–377.61, the family may be able to file a wrongful death claim.
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