Bakersfield, California (September 6, 2025) — A 23-year-old woman identified as Chasie Aquino Carino was killed and another person injured following a suspected DUI crash Saturday night in Bakersfield, according to authorities.
Incident Details: The crash took place at the intersection of Panama Lane and Stine Road. Investigators reported that Carino was a passenger in a vehicle struck by another driver believed to be intoxicated. Emergency responders transported Carino to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Another passenger suffered injuries but is expected to survive. The suspected DUI driver was arrested at the scene.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Bakersfield police are actively investigating the circumstances of the crash, including toxicology results and possible speed or right-of-way violations. When DUI is involved in a fatal collision, the driver may face felony charges such as gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. From a civil perspective, Carino’s family may pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver to seek compensation for funeral expenses, emotional suffering, and loss of financial support. The additional injured victim may also have grounds for a personal injury claim. These legal processes provide accountability while helping victims’ families manage the financial impact of such tragedies.
I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chasie Aquino Carino, and hope for the recovery of the injured victim.
Fuente: Bakersfield Now