An elderly man identified as Rudy Luna P. was killed after a deadly pedestrian crash in Bakersfield on early Sunday morning, March 6, 2022.
The deadly crash happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the area of Highway 166 near Interstate 5.
A 2016 Kia struck an elderly man walking in the traffic lanes. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
The pedestrian was killed in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was uninjured in the mishap.
An active investigation of the case is currently underway. Witnesses that can provide additional information about the mishap are urged to contact CHP Fort Tejon at (661) 248-6655.
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Pedestrians are more likely than passengers in an enclosed automobile to die in a collision. The reason for this is that pedestrians are unprotected in the event of a crash.
Pedestrian deaths in the United States have increased drastically in recent years. The number of pedestrian deaths rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, whereas traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.
It’s no secret that California has some of the country’s most gorgeous cities. Unfortunately, California’s highways aren’t as accommodating to pedestrians compared to other states. Residents of California are accustomed to advising pedestrians to exercise utmost caution on the state’s roads.
The highways in California are among the most dangerous for pedestrians in the country. According to the California Authority, the death rate in California is 25% greater than the national average. Eight hundred ninety-three pedestrians were killed in California alone, and 14,000 were injured in 2018.
Bakersfield Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Pedestrian Accidents
Getting into an accident can be terrifying and stressful at the same time. After a distressing event, it’s hard to know what to do next. In most cases, the victims are merely attempting to get better and pay their bills while rehabilitating. An emergency like this is not the time to be dealing with insurance claims and legal documents.
Accidents that cause personal injury can occur for a variety of reasons. One of the most common causes of personal injury in Bakersfield is a car accident. This includes automobile accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and other vehicle types incidents.
The Bakersfield personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Arash Law are here to help. As a personal injury law firm, we handle many matters, from vehicle accidents to dog attacks to slip and fall incidents to construction site mishaps.
Here at Arash Law, you’ll find Bakersfield’s top accident attorneys. Schedule your free consultation by calling (888) 488-1391. We fight hard to protect the rights of accident victims.