[09-27-2022] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Hurt and Injured by a Car in Bakersfield

A pedestrian was struck and injured by an automobile on Union Avenue and 4th Street on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

The accident occurred around 11:20 p.m. on the 300 block of Union Avenue.

According to BPD Sgt. Chad Garrett, who was on the scene and spoke with Key News Network, the victim was taken to a local area hospital with moderate to major injuries.

The vehicle involved in the accident remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

According to Garrett, it does not appear that alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash.

The investigation is still going on.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidents involving pedestrians differ from other accidents because pedestrians have no protection in the event of a crash. People who ride in cars are in vehicles that weigh an average of at least 4,000 pounds and have both seat belts and airbags to protect them. Even people who ride bikes usually wear helmets to protect their heads. Pedestrians, on the other hand, are completely defenseless and vulnerable if someone else is careless, which is how most pedestrian accidents happen.

Accidents involving pedestrians often cause serious injuries or even death to those unlucky enough to be in them. Pedestrian accidents often cause head injuries like concussions or brain bleeds, as well as traumatic brain injuries and many other painful injuries. Many injuries to pedestrians who are in accidents can cause either short-term or long-term problems.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5,900 pedestrians were killed in the whole country in 2016. Accidents involving pedestrians are more likely to result in death than other accidents because pedestrians are not protected. For example, in a crash between two cars, both drivers are protected by seatbelts, airbags, and a multi-ton vehicle.

Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Nobody likes to hear that a loved one died after severe injuries in a car accident. After a tragic car accident, the tumultuous aftermath that follows may frequently leave a family emotionally and financially devastated.

Our Kern County pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law have personally seen how almost half of the injured people have permanent disabilities and other serious conditions that significantly and negatively affect their quality of life. The deceased’s family suffers emotionally and financially when a motor vehicle accident causes death.

Our lawyers can take care of the legal matters on your behalf. To book your free, no-obligation case review for a fatal car accident, contact Arash Law at (888) 488-1391.