[12-02-2022] Kern County, CA – 39-Year-Old Male Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Car in Bakersfield

[12-02-2022] 39-Year-Old Male Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Car in BakersfieldA 39-year-old male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Bakersfield on Friday evening, December 02, 2022.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the deadly crash occurred around 9:45 p.m. on White Lane near South Real Road.

Derek M. was reportedly hit along the roadway by a car whose driver fled the scene. He passed away on the spot due to his injuries.

According to the police, the suspect’s car is a gray mid-2010s Subaru WRX sedan with damage on its front.

The collision is under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities.

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Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

In our country, hit-and-run incidents are treated seriously. Somewhere in the United States, a hit-and-run occurs every day. More than 2,000 individuals have been murdered in car accidents since 2006, with pedestrians making up 60% of those killed.

Twenty percent of all traffic fatalities are caused by drivers who fled the scene rather than render aid to the victims they have struck. Most of these drivers flee the scene because they are drunk, have license problems, or are afraid of being arrested.

Despite a 14% decrease in traffic-related mortality between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% during that time.

As of the end of 2016, the number of fatalities caused by hit-and-run drivers in California was higher than in any other state. The state may be responsible for as many as 3,562 deaths in the United States.

Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers in Bakersfield

You should speak with a lawyer immediately if you or a loved one has been maimed or killed in a hit-and-run accident in California. Instead of you worrying about dealing with the insurance company, we will handle everything for you.

The at-fault party must be compensated monetarily for their suffering. You and your loved ones have the legal right to submit a personal injury claim and seek monetary compensation for the harm that has been done, regardless of who was responsible for the accident.

Our trusted hit-and-run accident lawyers in Bakersfield have extensive experience and accolades advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

Call (888) 488-1391 now or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys.

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