William Pederson, Lucy Martinez Injured in Fatal DUI Crash on Highway 65 [Bakersfield, CA]
Head-On Crash near Farmoso Road Kills 53-Year-Old Bakersfield Woman
BAKERSFIELD, CA (February 16, 2023) – Tuesday morning, William Pederson and Lucy Martinez were injured in a fatal DUI crash on Highway 65.
The fatal incident happened on February 14th, at around 3:50 a.m., north of Famoso Road.
According to reports, Pederson was driving a 2022 Dodge Ram north on Highway 65 when the vehicle crossed the solid double yellow lines. The Ram crashed head-on with a southbound Toyota, leaving significant damage to both vehicles. The impact of the collision caused the Ram to overturn several times.
First responders to the scene pronounced the 53-year-old female Toyota driver from Bakersfield died at the scene.
Meanwhile, another Toyota occupant, identified as 50-year-old Lucy Martinez was rushed to Kern Medical for treatment of moderate injuries.
The driver of the Ram, identified as 52-year-old William Pederson suffered minor injuries. Authorities took Pederson into custody on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim.
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