21-Year-Old Taft Man Killed in Solo-Vehicle Accident near Dennis Ark Road

BAKERSFIELD, CA (January 10, 2024) – Javier Mendez Trinidad died Sunday evening, in a solo-car accident on Highway 33. Police responded to the scene around 11:33 p.m., just north of Dennis Ark Road on January 7th. Per reports, the driver of a northbound 2005 Acura MDX made an unsafe turning movement. As a result, the Acura left the roadway and rolled over several times before hitting a telephone phone. First responders declared the driver dead at the scene. The Kern County Coroner’s Office later identified the deceased person as 21-year-old Trinidad, of Taft. Authorities are working to determine whether drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash. Those with additional information about the incident are encouraged to contact the CHP Buttonwillow Area office at (661) 764-5580.
The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Javier Mendez Trinidad. May you find comfort and strength during this devastating time.
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