[10-13-2022] Kern County, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Bakersfield Results in One Death

An unidentified pedestrian was killed in a fatal accident on Highway 99 on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

The crash occurred around 7:56 p.m. on Highway 99, southbound, close to Hosking Road in Bakersfield.

The pedestrian was fatally struck by what appeared to be a work truck while crossing Highway 99.

Officers from the California Highway Patrol closed the off-ramp while they looked into the situation.

The person operating the car remained on the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.

The circumstances leading up to the crash remain unknown.

Local authorities are still investigating the crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When a car hits a pedestrian, the outcome is almost always tragic. Pedestrians would be seriously hurt in the event of a collision between two vehicles because they would receive no protection.

It has been reported that the number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities on American roads has increased over the past few years. When it comes to being hit by a car, pedestrians have traditionally been in the most danger.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association data, there was a 14% decline in traffic fatalities between 2007 and 2016 but a 27% increase among young adults.

There were 5,907 people killed in the United States while crossing the streets in 2017. According to recent data, 88 people die every minute in an accident.

There were 137,000 pedestrian injuries that necessitated visits to the emergency room in 2017.

According to recent studies, the number of pedestrian accidents and fatalities in California has reached an all-time high.

The 2018 pedestrian accident toll in California was over 14,000, with 893 fatalities.

It is almost impossible to prevent pedestrian fatalities after a car collision. Pedestrians have no protection in a crash between two cars and are, therefore, at high risk for serious injury.

The negligence or distraction of motorists is a major contributor to pedestrian-vehicle collisions, many of which result in serious injuries or even death to pedestrians. If you want to have a better chance of winning your case in court, you should hire an attorney.

Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

While there may be times when a crosswalk isn’t required, pedestrian safety is always a top priority. Whenever there is an accident, pedestrians will be given priority. The driver will be questioned as part of any legal infraction probe.

The family of the deceased person can file a wrongful death suit to recover damages. Damages may include financial costs associated with death and/or psychological distress.

Our client’s interests come before our own in court at all times. Our Kern County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to vigorously represent the interests of our clients in order to secure the monetary compensation our clients require and deserve in the event of an accident.

We must ensure that drivers are held accountable in order to reduce traffic accidents.

Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.