[09-12-2022] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Shafter

One unidentified person was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident in Shafter on Monday, September 12, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 2:15 a.m. at the intersection of Santa Fe Way and Cherry Avenue.

The officers were called after receiving reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.

There is no additional information available at this time.

The Shafter police stopped all northbound traffic on Sante Fe Way between Orange Avenue and Riverside Street as a result of their investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are much more likely to sustain life-threatening injuries or even death if they are struck by a car. Pedestrians would suffer the most in the event of a collision between two vehicles.

In America, there has been a rise in both the number of pedestrian deaths and the severity of those injuries. For quite some time, the number of pedestrian fatalities has been distressingly high.

A report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while the number of traffic deaths decreased by 14%.

In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in the United States. By late 2016, statistics indicated that 88 people were losing their lives each and every minute.

At least 137,000 people in 2017 were taken to the hospital due to nonfatal pedestrian injuries.

Recent research indicates that pedestrians in California face a higher risk of injury or death than those in other states.

893 pedestrians died, and more than 14,000 were injured in California in 2012.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries frequently result from drivers who fail to yield or who brake too suddenly. The best course of action if you want to go to court is to get yourself a good lawyer.

Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

A driver’s duty of care to the public remains unchanged regardless of whether or not a pedestrian is using a crosswalk. At an intersection, a pedestrian has the right-of-way to the fullest extent permitted by law. There will be an investigation into the driver who hit the pedestrian to see if any rules were broken.

Compensation is available through wrongful death lawsuits against those at fault for the death of a loved one. Damages can be awarded for a variety of different things, depending on the circumstances.

Our Kern County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve if you are injured.

If we want to reduce traffic accidents, reckless drivers must face the consequences of their actions.

We’ve earned a reputation as one of the best car accident law firms in California. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or submit our online intake form if you need a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.