[08-19-2022] Kern County, CA – One Woman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Bakersfield

According to the police, a woman was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident after getting struck by a car in Bakersfield on Friday morning, August 19, 2022.

The police were called to the scene around 5:16 a.m. at California Avenue and N Street.

The police reported that the driver stayed at the scene and that neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to have played a role.

The identity of the woman has not been disclosed.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

A pedestrian struck by a car has a much higher risk of dying or being seriously injured. In a collision between two vehicles, pedestrians would sustain severe injuries because they would receive no protection.

The number of pedestrians killed and injured in the United States is rising. Pedestrian fatalities have been high for a very long time.

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported that while overall traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the number of deaths among pedestrians increased by 27%.

There were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities in the United States in 2017. Recent calculations suggest that as of late 2016, 88 people were dying every minute.

Hospitalizations for nonfatal pedestrian injuries totaled 137,000 in 2017.

A recent study shows Californian pedestrians are more likely to be hurt or killed than people in other states.

In 2012, pedestrians were responsible for 893 deaths and over 14,000 injuries in California.

Common causes of pedestrian deaths and injuries include drivers failing to yield or slowing down too quickly. You should hire an accomplished attorney if you have been a pedestrian accident victim and plan on going to court.

Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers should exercise caution around pedestrians at all times, not just when they’re in marked crosswalks. In accordance with applicable regulations, pedestrians are entitled to the right-of-way at all times. The driver who struck the pedestrian would be looked into to determine whether or not he or she had broken any regulations.

A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed against those at fault for the death of a loved one. Compensatory damages may include compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and even the cost of a burial.

Our Kern County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight tirelessly to secure compensation for victims.

Car accidents can be reduced if reckless drivers are held accountable and punished. We are recognized as one of the top car accident firms in California handling cases involving car accidents.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form if you would like to speak with one of our skilled attorneys.