Rodolfo Monarrez and One Other Killed in Solo-Car Crash on Highway 99 [Bakersfield, CA]

Rodolfo Monarrez and One Other Killed in Solo-Car Crash on Highway 99 [Bakersfield, CA]

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Rodolfo Monarrez and One Other Killed in Solo-Car Crash on Highway 99 [Bakersfield, CA]

Two Pronounced Dead after Pickup-Truck Accident near Wible Road 

BAKERSFIELD, CA (January 29, 2024) – Early Sunday morning, Rodolfo Monarrez and one other were killed in a solo-car crash on Highway 99.

Officers responded to the scene around 4:07 a.m., on the southbound lanes of the freeway near Wible Road.

Per reports, the driver of a Ford truck veered off the road for reasons unknown. As a result, the truck struck a metal guard rail before slamming into a concrete pillar.

Responding personnel declared the driver and the passenger inside the vehicle deceased at the scene. Authorities later identified one of the victims as 18-year-old Rodolfo Pulgarin Monarrez.

The relatives of Monarrez claimed that the two victims were welders who were out to pick up some equipment from the office. A GoFundMe page was created for Monarrez in order to help his family with funeral expenses. 


Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Rodolfo Pulgarin Monarrez. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.


It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when losing a loved one in a truck accident. Reach out to the personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Sweet James today. With 20 years of experience in the field, we know what it takes to help you win your case. Our team understands that nothing can alleviate the emotional pain of the death of a loved one, but we can help you seek justice and compensation. Call us at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week through email, text, and online chat.


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