[06-27-2022] Kern County, CA – 50-Year-Old Pedestrian Woman Struck And Killed by Vehicle in Olidale

According to the California Highway Patrol, a woman identified as 50-year-old Bakersfield resident Christina W. was struck and killed by a car in Oildale Monday night.

According to CHP, the collision transpired at approximately 8:53 p.m at N. Chester and Lincoln Avenue.

According to preliminary investigation, 55-year-old Richard W., the SUV’s driver, was moving in the second lane of southbound N. Chester Avenue at a speed of about 40 mph. Outside of a designated crosswalk, the woman was crossing N. Chester in the direction of the west.

The pedestrian continued walking westbound across the southbound lanes after a car in the first lane of N. Chester was able to slow down to avoid colliding with him, according to CHP.

Wesson was unable to stop, slow down, or avoid the collision, and the woman was struck by the right front of the SUV.

She received medical attention, but she was declared dead at the scene.

Wesson, according to the CHP, remained at the scene and assisted with the investigation.

He was not intoxicated or using drugs at the time of the accident, according to the investigation.

The possibility that the woman was under the influence of drugs or alcohol has not yet been ruled out.

Investigations into the crash are still ongoing.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When a car strikes a person walking, they are more likely to die or suffer serious injuries. Pedestrians are not protected in a car-on-car collision.

Walking-related fatalities and injuries on American roads are on the rise. Pedestrian accidents have been the main cause of traffic fatalities for many years.

Peer fatalities increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related fatalities decreased by 14%, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

5,977 people lost their lives while walking in the United States in 2017. The most recent statistics show that 88 people die every minute.

137,000 hospitalizations were due to non-fatal pedestrian injuries in 2017.

According to a recent study, Californian pedestrians appear at a higher risk of harm or death than their counterparts in other states.

More than 14,000 people were hurt in pedestrian accidents in California last year, and 893 people lost their lives.

Driver mistakes like speeding or failing to yield are frequently held responsible for pedestrian fatalities and injuries. It is crucial that you have a skilled attorney on your side in any legal proceeding.

Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Even if a pedestrian is not in a marked crosswalk, drivers should exercise caution. To the extent that the law permits, pedestrians must always have the right-of-way at all intersections. Any traffic laws that may have been broken by the driver who struck the pedestrian will be looked into.

Through a wrongful death lawsuit, those accountable for the death of a loved one may be made to pay for their actions. Examples of compensatory damages include damages for mental anguish, lost wages, and even funeral expenses.

We take all reasonable steps to protect our clients’ rights to the fullest extent permitted by law. Our Kern County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for the victims’ legal claims to damages.

If negligent drivers were held responsible for their actions, the number of traffic collisions could be reduced.

We are regarded as California’s top car accident attorneys. No matter where a person lives in California, we provide free consultations. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.