[09-03-2022] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in a Hit-and-Run on South Union Avenue

According to officials, a motorist fled from the scene after he struck and killed a pedestrian on South Union Avenue early Saturday morning, September 03, 2022.

The crash occurred just before 3:15 a.m. in the 7300 block of South Union Avenue.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, authorities were called for a report of a man hit by a car.

Officers discovered the man on the highway with serious injuries and declared him dead at the scene. His identity was yet to be disclosed.

A suspected car involved in the crash was only identified as a dark-colored sedan that fled the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

The number of hit-and-run accidents and fatalities is increasing. California is the state with the highest number of hit-and-run accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 2,564 individuals killed in hit-and-run accidents in 2020. Hit-and-run accidents account for 7% of total traffic fatalities.

Fleeing drivers were responsible for 20% of pedestrian deaths. Pedestrians and bikers made up 68% of those killed in hit-and-run accidents.

The only thing worse than getting into an accident that wasn’t your fault is seeing the motorist flee the scene. Unfortunately, hit-and-runs are becoming more common. At least one hit-and-run accident occurs every minute on American highways.

Kern County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

A hit-and-run accident may be distressing and confusing. You might not have recognized the vehicle or the person driving it. Furthermore, you may be dealing with serious injuries and property damages.

Due to the delays or utter absence of medical assistance for victims, hit-and-runs are serious business. They can raise the expense of your medical care and the severity of the consequences. These incidents may be stressful for you and your family, and you may search for remediation and insurance assistance. If this has occurred to you, you may require the services of a hit-and-run lawyer.

The Kern County Hit-and-run accident attorneys at Arash Law are committed to assisting the victims of these accidents to recover the damages they deserve.

Our legal team has a long history of assisting clients in protecting their rights and interests. To arrange a free case evaluation, please call (888) 488-1391 or send us an email. We are always here to listen to your concerns and assist you in addressing them.