26-Year-Old Driver Dies in Fatal Head-On Collision on Q Street

BAKERSFIELD, CA (June 18, 2021)Everardo Perez Jr., 26, died Saturday evening after a deadly head-on accident on Q Street.

As per Bakersfield Police, the accident happened around 9:40 p.m., on June 12. Additionally, officers received calls about two other collisions near Q Street.

Officers responded and discovered that one crash involved a pedestrian who suffered moderate injuries and another involved a head-on collision.

When police arrived at the scene of the head-on collision, they discovered 26-year-old Perez with serious injuries. Soon after, paramedics arrived and transported him to Kern Medical Center, where he died shortly afterwards.

Furthermore, rescuers took a female passenger in the vehicle to a hospital with minor injuries.

At this time, the suspect remains in custody of the police for homicide and assault with a deadly weapon.

Authorities ask those with further information to contact their offices as soon as possible at 661-327-7111.


Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the deceased victim.


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