[08-01-2022] Kern County, CA – Unidentified Bicyclist Died After a Hit-and-Run Collision in Bakersfield

A bicyclist in his 40’s was killed in a hit-and-run collision in East Bakersfield on Monday morning, August 1, 2022.

According to the CHP, the accident happened just before 8:00 a.m. in the Pearl Street 1200 block.

The man was pronounced dead on the scene.

Call the CHP’s Bakersfield office at 661-396-6600 if you have any information about the collision.

Fatal Bicycle Accident Statistics

Cycling and other modes of transportation are subject to the same rules as cars. They can ride in the street when there isn’t a designated bike lane. When cyclists ride too closely to the road, motorists often ignore them or try to pass them.

The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) reported that a total of 840 cyclists were killed by cars in 2016, accounting for 2 percent of all traffic deaths.

Every year, California suffers the greatest number of fatalities due to bicycle accidents. There were more than 400 deaths of cyclists in California between 2016 and 2018.

It is important that riders wear helmets, maintain their tires and brakes, and keep their bodies proportional to the size of their bikes.

Kern County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Serious injuries frequently result from bicycle accidents. Bicyclists are more likely to die or sustain severe injuries in a crash than car occupants because they lack impact protection. A bicycle accident may result in permanent disability, even if you survive a car accident.

By handling all correspondence and dealing with insurance companies on your behalf, your lawyer’s office will prevent you from saying anything that could jeopardize your injury claim. Additionally, you are not required to accept a quick but inadequate settlement offer.

Make sure you compensate for your injuries. Your attorney must handle all settlement negotiations.

You are entitled to damages for your suffering and pain. Attorneys at Arash Law specializing in bicycle accidents in Kern County know what it takes to obtain fair compensation for their clients.

Our experienced legal team works to get you the best result possible. To speak with a Kern County bicycle accident attorney from Arash Law, call (951) 530-4659 immediately! Free phone and in-person consultations are available at all times.