Investigations into the incident reveal that Marie Cooper Parker, 26, was driving a Ford Focus when she crashed into a Honda Civic that was driven by a 53-year-old man. Authorities have not established what exactly caused the crash but driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs was suspected
Oildale, CA – A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a two-vehicle collision that left one person injured in Oildale early Tuesday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information page, the wreck happened near the Airport Drive and Decatur Road intersection at around 2:08 a.m. March 3.
Investigations into the incident reveal that Marie Cooper Parker, 26, was driving a Ford Focus when she crashed into a Honda Civic that was driven by a 53-year-old man. Authorities have not established what exactly caused the crash but driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs was suspected.
The CHP, Kern County Sheriff’s Office, and Kern County Fire Department responded to the scene of the crash.
The driver of the Honda was transported by ambulance to Kern Medical for treatment of minor injuries.
According to CHP, Parker displayed signs of intoxication and was placed under arrest on suspicion of DUI.
The California Highway Patrol officers are still conducting an investigation into the crash.
Head-on accidents in Kern County represent a smaller share of total crashes but tend to be highly severe when they occur. According to a Kern County Local Road Safety Plan using California Highway Patrol SWITRS data, head-on crashes account for about 3 % of all reported collisions in the county, behind broadside, rear-end, and hit-object collisions in frequency. These head-on impacts typically involve a vehicle crossing a center line or wrong-way travel on two-lane rural highways and urban arterials, often at higher speeds, increasing the likelihood of fatalities and serious injuries. Historical CHP-reported summaries indicate that in earlier years, Kern County recorded over 200 head-on collisions with dozens of injuries and multiple deaths in some reporting periods, emphasizing the disproportionate severity relative to their frequency. Contributing factors include unsafe passing maneuvers, driver distraction, and impaired or fatigued driving, common elements in head-on crash causation statewide. These collisions are prioritized in local safety planning due to the high risk to vehicle occupants once a head-on impact occurs.
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