[08-10-2022] Kern County, CA – Man Struck in a Fatal Bicycle Collision on Oak Street

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, a man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on Oak Street on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

The crash occurred just after midnight at the intersection of 21st Street and Oak Street.

Police discovered a man lying in the road with severe wounds. He was taken to Kern Medical, where he died.

The driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the officers.

He did not appear to be drunk, and speed was not a factor in the crash.

Police were still investigating.

The Kern County Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity later.

Anyone with information regarding this accident should call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

Bicycle Crash Statistics

Both drivers and cyclists have a responsibility to follow traffic laws. These regulations include but are not limited to traffic laws and the requirement to use common sense when it comes to one’s and other people’s safety on the roads.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), cyclist fatalities reached a ten-year high of 871 in 2018, with estimates for 2019 showing 846 deaths.

Many of these incidents occurred because the driver failed to yield the right of way, failed to check for bikes before pulling out, ran a stop sign or red light, or was otherwise distracted while driving. Drunk driving, texting and driving, and careless driving can all result in a bicycle collision.

Avoiding a collision is not always possible when a driver acts negligently or recklessly. Don’t put off speaking with an attorney after an accident. Whatever the extent of your injuries, you have the right to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer about your compensation options. You should be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, and other expenses.

Kern County Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries and large liabilities. Bicycle accident lawsuits frequently concern whether the driver or the cyclist was negligent in causing or contributing to the accident. This negligence determination can be difficult and time-consuming.

To succeed in a lawsuit alleging another party’s negligence, the victim typically must prove that the defendant’s actions breached a duty owed to the plaintiff. This means failing to exercise the minimum degree of care owed to other people while operating a motor vehicle or in the vicinity of a roadway, which is the basis for liability in auto accident cases.

Many personal injury cases are decided by the testimony of witnesses to the incident and other pieces of circumstantial evidence that can be used to establish the defendant’s negligence.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a bike accident in Kern County, you should seek the advice of our experienced attorneys at Arash Law to protect your rights. You can have your claim evaluated by an experienced law firm like ours.

Our lawyers can protect you from being overwhelmed by the intricacy of the applicable laws or deceived by the other party’s legal consultants and the insurance company. To request a free case evaluation, please email or call us at (888) 488-1391.