[08-10-2022] Kern County, CA-Bicyclist Killed after being Struck by Vehicle in Oak Street

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, a bicyclist died of injuries after being hit by a vehicle near Beach Park early Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022.

Officers from the Bakersfield Police Department were dispatched to Oak Street near 21st Street shortly after midnight Wednesday for a report of a bicyclist being hit by a vehicle.

The police officers discovered a man on the side of the road with serious injuries. The bicyclist was transported to a hospital for treatment but later pronounced dead.

According to police, the driver who hit the bicyclist stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. According to police, the driver displayed no signs of intoxication.

The bicyclist’s identity will be identified later by Kern County Coroner’s Office.

The investigation is still going on. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.

BICYCLE ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Cyclists almost always sustain the most severe injuries when they collide with a car. In 2019, 133 people died in bicycle accidents in California. In comparison, there were 165 bicycle fatalities in 2018.

According to statistics, the time of day cyclists rides significantly affects their safety. Rush hour is the most dangerous time for anyone on the road, but dusk and sunset can also be difficult for bicyclists.

More people in the United States are commuting or exercising by bike. Riding a bicycle on public roads gives you the same legal rights and responsibilities as driving a car. The NHTSA’s bicycle safety initiatives encourage bicyclists and drivers to make safer choices to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries.

You must outfit your bike with crash-avoidance accessories. A good-quality bike helmet is one of the necessary accessories. According to statistics, riders who wear helmets are significantly less likely to sustain severe or fatal head injuries in the event of a collision.

KERN COUNTY BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS

A bicycle does not pose a significant threat to a car in most cases. As a result, most laws require the vehicle to yield to the bike. If a driver hits a cyclist, the driver may be liable for negligence.

Negligence may be established if the driver drove carelessly, drove too fast for the conditions, or failed to provide a safe amount of space between their vehicle and the cyclist.

Working with experienced Kern County bicycle accident lawyers at Arash Law can help you obtain justice if you are involved in a bicycle accident. Our attorneys can recreate an accident scene, use resources like expert witnesses to support or refute injury claims, and are calm and assertive in court.

For immediate assistance, please call (888) 488-1391 or email us to schedule a FREE and comprehensive case evaluation.