[09-17-2022] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash Involving Multiple Vehicles in Northwest Bakersfield

A pedestrian was killed late after being hit by several vehicles in Northwest Bakersfield on Friday night, September 17, 2022.

The Bakersfield Police Department reports that around 11:00 p.m. on the 11600 block of Olive Drive.

The officers were called where they discovered a pedestrian had been hit by several vehicles. They were declared dead at the scene.

According to a preliminary investigation, the victim was lying on the road when the cars hit them.

The reason behind the person lying on the road is currently unknown. Alcohol and drugs are currently unknown factors.

The victim’s identity has not been publicly disclosed at this time.

The crash remains under investigation.

It is recommended that anyone with information about this incident call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

A pedestrian hit by a car is much more likely to die or be seriously injured than a driver. The lack of protection in a collision between two vehicles means that pedestrians will likely suffer serious injuries.

There has been a rise in the number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries in the United States. The number of pedestrian fatalities has been disturbingly high for a very long time.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), while traffic fatalities as a whole decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the number of deaths of pedestrians increased by 27%.

5,977 people were killed while walking in the United States. At the end of 2016, estimates indicated that 88 people died each and every minute in 2017.

There were 137,000 nonfatal pedestrian injuries that resulted in hospitalization in 2017.

According to a recent study, pedestrians have a higher risk of injury or death in California compared to other states.

California had 893 pedestrian fatalities and over 14,000 pedestrian injuries in 2012.

Drivers’ failure to yield or excessively rapid deceleration are two common causes of pedestrian deaths and injuries. If you have been injured as a pedestrian and intend to take legal action, you should retain the services of an experienced attorney.

Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers must exercise extreme caution around pedestrians at all times, not just at crosswalks. The law stipulates that pedestrians have the right of way at all times when crossing the street. The purpose of the probe is to ascertain whether or not the motorist who hit the pedestrian broke any road rules.

When someone close to you dies unexpectedly, you have the right to sue the person, or people you believe are responsible for their death. The amount of damages awarded depends on the nature of the wrongdoing and the specific laws that apply.

Our Kern County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are committed to securing fair compensation for pedestrian accident victims.

If we want to see a decline in car accidents, reckless drivers must be held accountable and punished. When it comes to representing clients involved in car accidents in California, we are among the top firms in the state.

Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form in order to schedule a meeting with one of our experienced attorneys.