[01-25-2022] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed Following a Deadly Pedestrian Crash in Bakersfield

One unidentified woman was killed after a deadly pedestrian crash in Bakersfield on early Tuesday morning, January 25, 2022.

The accident happened at the 1400 block of Kentucky Street in Bakersfield at approximately 5:56 a.m.

The female pedestrian was struck by a passing vehicle for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

The female pedestrian was seriously injured in the mishap. Unfortunately, she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver that struck the woman remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway. Anyone that can give more information about the crash is urged to contact the BPD at 661-327-7111.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There is less protection for pedestrians in an accident than there is in a collision between two cars, in which both sides are protected not only by seatbelts and airbags but also by a multi-ton car.

Pedestrian deaths in the United States have become more and more of a problem in recent years. Pedestrian deaths have risen by 27% from 2007 to 2016, while other traffic-related deaths have dropped by 14%.

2017, 5,977 people died when they were hit by cars while walking. That means about one death every 88 minutes, or about once every two hours. In addition, an estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal injuries caused by crashes.

Between 2008 and 2017, there were 247 pedestrian deaths in Bakersfield, which made the city’s annual pedestrian fatality rate 2.83 per 100,000 residents, a report by Smart Growth America says.

Pedestrian accidents are often caused by careless or reckless driving, too much speed, or insufficient space for pedestrians. When you’re in a situation like this, it’s important to get help from a good lawyer.

Bakersfield Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

After a fatal pedestrian accident, the victim’s family is usually left confused about what to do. The majority of insurance companies are not on their side. They could be easily misled into accepting a significantly less settlement than the true value of their claim.

You need to hire an expert pedestrian lawyer to represent you in your wrongful death lawsuit to avoid this.

Arash Law’s experienced Bakersfield pedestrian accident attorneys have extensive experience representing California pedestrians who have been injured or killed in pedestrian accidents.

Our lawyers will conduct an immediate investigation to acquire evidence while still available. We can also handle insurance company negotiations, calculate your damages, and apply tried-and-true legal methods during settlement negotiations and possible litigation.

Call (888) 488-1391 immediately for a free consultation or stop by one of our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, or San Diego.