[02-19-2025] Kern County, CA – Woman Hospitalized After Being Struck in Crosswalk at 19th Street and Chester Avenue in Bakersfield

A woman was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in a crosswalk in downtown Bakersfield on Wednesday morning, February 19, 2025.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers responded to the incident at approximately 9:54 a.m. at the intersection of 19th Street and Chester Avenue.

Upon arrival, they found the woman lying in the roadway with moderate to major injuries.

Authorities reported that the pedestrian was crossing Chester Avenue at 19th Street in the crosswalk when the vehicle made a right turn from eastbound 19th Street to southbound Chester Avenue, striking her.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as a woman, stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. The pedestrian was transported to a hospital for medical treatment.

Police confirmed that speed was not a factor in the crash, and the driver showed no signs of alcohol or drug impairment. The investigation is ongoing.

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Try to remain calm after a pedestrian collision if you are still able to do so. Doing so will allow you to take the following steps and protect your health and rights to compensation:

1. Check for injuries and dial 911. Do not leave the accident scene, but move to a safe place. If moving would worsen your injuries, ask for help and stay motionless. Let yourself be treated by the paramedics.
2. Take note of the contact details of the driver and any witnesses, if possible. This will be very helpful to the police when they file their official report.
3. If you can, take pictures and videos of the accident scene, the car that was involved, and your injuries.
4. Talk to the authorities about the situation, but don’t make any assumptions, apologize, or take responsibility.
5. Get medical help at a hospital right away, and pay close attention to what your doctor says.
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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to a recent report, California highways rank third in the US for having the most pedestrian fatalities. In 2021, there were 1,108 pedestrian deaths, up from 653 in 2012.

In 2022, there were 136 pedestrian fatalities and injuries in the city of Bakersfield, according to the Office of Traffic Safety. Ten of these cases were 65 years of age or older, and another 10 were under the age of fifteen.

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