[10-19-2022] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Bakersfield

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, a two-vehicle collision led to a pedestrian being struck and ran over and later getting killed in an intersection in Bakersfield Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

As per Bakersfield Police, the crash occurred Wednesday afternoon in the intersection of Ashe Road and District Boulevard.

After two cars collided with one another, one of the drivers swerved to avoid the collision and ran over a pedestrian who was standing on the corner, resulting in the pedestrian’s death.

According to the police, both drivers walked away from the collision unharmed and are helping authorities.

While the police continued their investigation and cleanup efforts, the intersection was closed.

At this time, the deceased individual’s name has not been made public, and it is not known who they were.

There is no information regarding what initially caused the collision. The investigation is still taking place at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian County Statistics

Accidents involving pedestrians are more likely to be fatal than those involving two vehicles, because drivers and passengers in cars are protected by things like seatbelts and airbags.

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of pedestrian fatalities in the United States in recent years. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian fatalities rose by 27%, while the total number of traffic fatalities fell by 14%.

According to NHTSA statistics, pedestrians accounted for 16 percent of traffic fatalities in 2017. In 2017, 5,977 pedestrian deaths occurred in the United States due to traffic accidents. On average, one person loses their life every 88 minutes.

Negligent driving, speeding, and drivers who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians are common contributors to pedestrian fatalities.

Kern County Fatal Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Drivers should take extra precaution when approaching any crosswalk, marked or unmarked. At signalized crosswalks, pedestrians are also supposed to be given the right-of-way.

If your loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident that was the fault of a driver, you can file a wrongful death suit against that driver.

Because of their grief, the victim’s family may rush into a decision that could hurt their case. This is why it is imperative that you retain the services of a seasoned attorney from Arash Law who specializes in representing families who have lost a loved one in a fatal pedestrian accident in Kern County right away.

The family of a victim who has died as a result of someone else’s negligence may seek financial restitution. Loss of income, mental anguish, and physical pain are all examples of what can be considered damages in a court of law.

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