Investigations into the incident reveal that Zamora was driving a 2003 Toyota Camry eastbound on SR 46 when he drifted across the centerline and collided head-on with an oncoming 2006 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 60-year-old man
Wasco, CA – The man who was killed when he was involved in a two-vehicle collision on State Route 46 in Wasco last week on Saturday has been identified.
According to the Kern County Coroner’s Office, 18-year-old Alexis Zamora of Bakersfield, was the victim of the accident that took place just before 1:15 p.m. January 17, on SR 46 near Smith Avenue.
Investigations into the incident reveal that Zamora was driving a 2003 Toyota Camry eastbound on SR 46 when he drifted across the centerline and collided head-on with an oncoming 2006 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 60-year-old man.
According to the Bakersfield Police Department, Zamora was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet and his passenger were transported to a hospital with moderate to major injuries.
Alcohol and drugs were not suspected to have played a role in the incident, according to the BPD.
The cause of the collision remained under investigation.
In 2022, Wasco recorded 43 total victims killed or injured in reported traffic collisions, ranking 24th out of 90 similarly sized California cities, indicating a comparatively higher rate of serious crashes in that year. Alcohol-involved crashes were relatively low, with 1 victim (73/90), while speed-related fatal and injury collisions numbered 8 (23/90), suggesting speed was a noteworthy factor. Pedestrians accounted for 6 victims (36/90) and bicyclists 4 victims (36/90), highlighting risks to vulnerable road users. Nighttime collisions and hit-and-run incidents were modest, with 2 nighttime (60/90) and 1 hit-and-run (61/90). Wasco reported zero DUI arrests in 2022.
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