[09-09-2022] Kern County, CA – Man Injured in a Pedestrian Accident in Brundage Lane

One person was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident on Brundage Lane on Friday night, September 9, 2022. According to preliminary reports, the accident happened around 9:43 p.m. near P Street. Investigators believe a black vehicle struck the victim outside the crossing and fled the scene.

Another SUV driver struck the man but remained at the scene to cooperate with the police. Medical responders eventually came and transferred the patient to a hospital in critical condition. The accident remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents happen everywhere. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, pedestrian deaths are substantially higher in cities. However, the number of pedestrian deaths in rural areas is significantly higher due to higher impact speeds and less traffic control on rural routes.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 893 pedestrians died, and over 14,000 were injured on California streets in 2018. California had 4,729 deaths between 2016 and 2020.
While many of these accidents are caused by driver negligence, there are also many things that pedestrians can do to protect themselves. For example, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and to watch for traffic before crossing the street.

Additionally, you should always walk on sidewalks when possible, and if you must walk on the road, you should walk against traffic so that drivers can see you. By taking these simple precautions, pedestrians can significantly reduce their risk of being involved in an accident.

Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Millions of pedestrians are killed or wounded on the road each year, most of whom are not at fault. As a result of the pedestrian accident, the victims and their families will face a tremendous amount of stress and trouble.
If you or a family member has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Kern County, you need an experienced and dedicated pedestrian accident attorney on your side to fight for your legal rights.

Our Kern County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law assist victims in making claims against negligent drivers. We also help those who have been injured in accidents file claims with their own insurance companies.
Arash Law offers free case evaluations to interested clients, so contact us if you want to understand more about your legal options. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email.