Wasco, CA (December 7, 2024) – On December 7, 2024, Andres Celaya Jr., 39, of Delano, tragically lost his life in a vehicle collision in Wasco.
Accident Details: The crash occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. on the 400 block of Central Avenue. Authorities pronounced Celaya dead at the scene after colliding with another vehicle. Details regarding the number of vehicles involved, the presence of additional passengers, or any other injuries remain unclear. The cause of the collision is still under investigation. Law enforcement urges anyone with information to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Department in Wasco.
Legal Considerations: As a personal injury attorney, I find that investigators must examine several factors that may have contributed to the accident. These factors include if any drivers were speeding, distracted, impaired, or committed traffic violations. Investigators will also examine the road conditions of Central Avenue, including lighting, signage, and surface issues. Any road defects, insufficient lighting, or lack of proper signage may have contributed to the accident. The vehicles should also be examined for mechanical failures that may have played a role in the accident.
Celaya’s surviving family members may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim. Such a claim seeks compensation for damages such as funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, and emotional pain and suffering caused by the sudden loss of a loved one. The family would need evidence that another party’s negligence or recklessness contributed to the crash to proceed with the claim.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Andres Celaya Jr. during this incredibly difficult time.
Source: Bakersfield Now