[10-12-2022] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Accident Involving Semi-Trailer on Union Avenue Injures One

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, a person was struck by a semi-trailer and suffered serious injuries on Union Avenue on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

The crash occurred at 4:30 a.m. on Union Avenue off of Belle Terrace.

The officers were called to the northbound lanes of Union Avenue regarding a person who had been hit by a car.

Major wounds were discovered on a semi-trailer accident victim by police. They were taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance.

According to the police, there was no sign of alcohol or drug use before the collision.

Local authorities are still investigating the collision.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Whenever a vehicle collides with a pedestrian, the outcome is almost always tragic. Pedestrians would be severely injured due to the lack of protection they would receive in the event of a collision between two cars.

The number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities on American roads has increased in recent years. Historically, pedestrians have been the most at risk in car accidents.

The Governor Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) data showed a 27% increase among young adults during that time, while overall traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016.

There were 5,907 people who lost their lives as pedestrians in the United States in 2017. According to recent data, 88 people die every minute.

There were 137,000 nonfatal pedestrian injuries that required emergency room visits in 2017.

According to recent studies, accidents and fatalities among pedestrians are at an all-time high in California.

Pedestrian accidents in California resulted in over 14,000 injured, and 893 were killed in pedestrian accidents in California in 2018.

Common causes of pedestrian deaths and injuries include drivers being reckless or not paying attention. You should hire an attorney if you want to increase your chances of winning in court.

Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Even if a crosswalk is not present, pedestrian safety must always be given top priority. In the event of a conflict, pedestrians are always given priority. The driver will be questioned in order to determine whether or not any laws were broken.

A deceased person’s family can file a wrongful death suit to demand justice for their loss. Damages include things like funeral expenses and mental burden.

We always put our clients’ best interests first in court. Our Kern County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for our clients in order to secure the compensation they need and deserve.

We can reduce the number of accidents on the road by holding reckless drivers accountable.

Contact us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form for a free legal consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.