[03-07-2022] Kern County, CA – One Bicyclist Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Near White Lane

According to the California Highway Patrol, an unidentified bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Union Avenue early Monday morning, March 7, 2022.

According to the CHP, the fatal hit-and-run accident happened shortly after 3:00 a.m. on Union Avenue, south of White Lane.

The CHP reported that a bicyclist was riding south on South Union Avenue when he was hit from behind by a vehicle, and the driver fled. According to CHP, the bicyclist was declared dead at the scene.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the second lane of southbound Union Avenue was closed for about an hour to investigate the crash.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime unto itself. Sadly, hit-and-runs continue to occur on a daily basis on US highways. Unfortunately, in the United States, a hit-and-run accident occurs every minute.

In 2016, there were 2,049 fatalities caused by hit-and-runs in the United States. In the United States, there are approximately 682,000 hit-and-runs each year, and as a result of hit-and-run accidents, pedestrians are frequently the victims.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a record number of hit-and-run crashes occurred in California in 2016 (the most recent year for which data is available). The number of people killed in hit-and-runs increased by 60% in the previous decade, to 337 in 2016.

People fleeing an accident for a variety of reasons do so. Some of them may be high on drugs, have legal issues, are uninsured, or are illegal immigrants.

Kern County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Hit-and-Run Collisions

Having a loved one killed by a hit-and-run driver can be extremely traumatic and distressing. A hit-and-run lawyer should be contacted immediately if you have been injured or a loved one has been killed by a hit-and-run driver.

You and your loved ones may be entitled to financial compensation for your losses if you bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the party at fault. Those who have lost a loved one or their marriage as a result of the carelessness of others have a special place in Arash Law’s heart.

Your UM claim will be handled if the hit-and-run driver is not located. You can count on our Kern County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law to provide the maximum compensation for hit-and-run accident victims.

It’s important to comprehend the complexities of these situations. For a free consultation with the region’s leading hit-and-run lawyer, contact Arash Law at (888) 488-1391.