DUI Driver Hits and Kills Brother and Sister in Bakersfield 

19-year-old JJ Malone and his 10-year-old sister Caylee Brown were struck by a vehicle and killed on Wednesday. 

The deadly accident was the result of a drunk driver, according to police. 

The incident took place on December 8th at the intersection of Panama Lane and Hammond Way. 

Lisa Core, 46, was the involved driver who lost control while traveling westbound. As a result, she veered into the eastbound lanes causing her to jump the curb.

Core then struck the two who were standing at the corner of Panama Lane and Hammond Way. 

Sadly, the brother and sister died at the scene. 

The female driver suffered moderate injuries and received treatment at a local hospital. 

She has been arrested and booked at Kern County Jail on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and driving on a suspended license for DUI. 

Core is being held without bail and has to appear for court on Friday, December 10th. 

Additionally, authorities shut down a section of the street pending cleanup and investigation. 

JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of JJ Malonee and Caylee Brown. 

According to NHTSA, more than a quarter (25%) of accident-related deaths are linked to the use of alcohol. With that being said, according to the CDC, there are 30 people that are killed everyday in a car accident as a result of an alcohol-impaired driver. That is equivalent to one death every 50 minutes.  

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may also be entitled to wrongful death benefits.

Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.

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