[04-16-2022] Kern County, CA – 70-Year-Old Woman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on South H Street

A 70-year-old woman identified as Vicenta G. was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing the street on Saturday night, April 16, 2022.

The Bakersfield Police and Fire Departments responded to the collision just before 8:00 p.m. on South H Street near Isil Avenue.

According to BPD, a woman was taken to a local hospital and later died. The female was not in a crosswalk at the time of the collision.

According to police, the vehicle involved in the collision remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

This crash does not appear to have been caused by drugs or alcohol.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When a person is hit by a car, they are at risk of serious injury, if not death. During a collision, passengers in cars and motorcycles have no protection.

In the United States, the number of people killed or injured while out walking has increased. As a result, the number of pedestrian deaths has increased dramatically over the last three decades.

Between 2007 and 2016, the number of people killed in car accidents decreased by 14%, but the number of people killed crossing the street increased by 27%.

In the United States, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in car accidents last year. According to current estimates, one person dies every 88 minutes. In 2017, 137,000 visits to the emergency room were due to nonfatal pedestrian injuries.

Pedestrian fatalities and injuries are more common in California than in other states, according to a recent study. According to the California Department of Transportation, more than 14,000 people were injured or killed in pedestrian accidents in 2013.

The most common cause of pedestrian accidents is people who do not yield the right of way. An experienced lawyer is critical in situations like this.

Pedestrian accidents should always be reported as soon as possible to the authorities. Everything should be photographed, from your injuries to your property damage to the weather. Photocopy the at-fault driver’s license, insurance card, and plate number. Make a note of any witnesses’ names and phone numbers.

Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Regardless of whether a pedestrian is using a crosswalk, drivers are still required to slow down. At controlled intersections, pedestrians must take precedence over all other road users. To determine whether or not the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian broke any traffic laws, accident investigators are conducting an investigation.

The family of a deceased person can file a wrongful death claim to recover damages from the person or organization responsible for their loss. A jury may award compensation for lost wages, funeral costs, and pain and suffering.

Every step of the litigation process is a priority at Arash Law, and we work tirelessly to protect our clients’ rights. Our Kern County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to settling cases out of court and going to trial.

By enforcing penalties on dangerous drivers, we can save lives. Arash Law can handle all types of motor vehicle accidents, including car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall accidents, and more.