The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 4:04 PM at 20401 Bear Mountain Boulevard, within the Arvin Edison Water Storage District along Maple Canal, just west of Bear Mountain Boulevard and Coles Levee Road. A witness reported observing the vehicle swerving into the water district area prior to the crash. Kern County Car Accidents and Wrongful Death ClaimsCalifornia law follows the principle of comparative negligence. Regardless of the findings, the family of the deceased may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. For more information on wrongful death claims, visit MaisonLaw.com.