[12-16-2022] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Woman Struck And Killed in Hit-And-Run Collision Lake Isabella

A hit-and-run car fatally struck a female pedestrian in Lake Isabella on Friday afternoon, December 16, 2022.

Authorities reported that the fatal collision occurred around 5:45 p.m. westbound on Highway 178, east of Patterson Lane.

Reports state that the 39-year-old victim, Jillian Nicole P., was walking in traffic when she was struck by a car traveling 60 miles per hour.

When authorities arrived, they discovered a woman who had been struck and killed by a car.

According to officers, the driver did not see the woman walking on the road and fled the scene. They were able to contact the driver the next day.

Investigations are ongoing into the collision.

Fatal Hit-And-Run Collision Statistics

As per the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, hit-and-run collisions injure or kill 680,000 Americans yearly.

The death rate in hit-and-run accidents has risen drastically. In 2020, these accidents were responsible for 24% of all pedestrian fatalities.

Recent data shows California has the highest number of pedestrian fatalities and severe injuries. In 2012, around 14,000 pedestrians were injured in California, with 893 dead.

A hit-and-run accident occurs when one car collides with another, but the driver escapes without aiding the injured victim. In addition to the anguish and suffering caused by injury accidents, hit-and-run incidents can exacerbate when the victims do not receive immediate medical attention.

Pedestrians are more likely to be hurt or killed by vehicles that fail to yield to them or suddenly halt. Pedestrians are advised to avoid drinking and using drugs while crossing parking lots and driveways as a precaution.

Hit-And-Run Accident Lawyers in Kern County

Traumatized accident victims may require considerable time and effort to heal. Medical treatment may be expensive, and people may be unable to work.

Anyone wounded in such an accident should seek legal counsel immediately. Even if the hit-and-run driver is never located, they may be held responsible for the damages they caused.

With our legal team on your side, we assure you they will handle your case with utmost care and diligence. Careless drivers need to be held accountable at all costs.

Our hit-and-run accident attorneys in Kern County have an extensive record of representing victims of hit-and-run accidents. We are dedicated to protecting your legal rights and operate on a contingency fee basis.

Call (888) 488-1391 or through the website’s “Do I Have A Case?” form to consult with one of our attorneys.