[10-20-2022] Kern County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Edison Highway

An unidentified pedestrian was killed in a fatal collision in east Bakersfield on Thursday night, October 20, 2022.

According to California Highway Patrol’s Traffic Incident Information Page, the crash occurred shortly after 11:00 p.m. On Edison Highway, just west of Weedpatch Highway.
The circumstances leading up to the crash are still unknown.

The identity of the victim has yet to be disclosed.

No additional information available is currently provided about the accident.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

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.

Injuries and fatalities to pedestrians on American roads have reportedly risen in recent years. Historically, pedestrians have faced the greatest risk of being injured or killed in a car accident.

According to the data from the Governors Highway Safety Association, While overall traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, there was a 27% increase among young adults.

There were 5,907 people killed while crossing the streets in the United States last year. Recent statistics show that 88 people lose their lives in accidents every minute.
There were also 137,000 pedestrians injured severely enough to require a trip to the emergency room in 2017.

Recent research indicates an all-time high in pedestrian accidents and fatalities in California.

More than 14,000 pedestrians were injured, and 893 were killed in accidents in 2018 throughout the state of California.

Distracted or careless drivers are a major cause of accidents involving pedestrians. If you want your legal options to be more favorable, you should hire an attorney.

In the aftermath of a car accident, saving the lives of pedestrians is next to impossible.

The majority of pedestrians who are injured or killed in collisions with vehicles do so because drivers were careless or distracted. You should retain legal representation if you hope to increase your chances of success in court.

Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

While there are situations where a crosswalk isn’t strictly necessary, pedestrian safety should always be a top concern. When there is a collision, pedestrians will always be given priority. If there is a possible legal violation, the driver will be questioned.

The victim’s loved ones can seek compensation through a “wrongful death suit.” The costs of death and/or mental anguish can be claimed as damages.

Our client’s needs are always prioritized in court. Our Kern County pedestrian accident lawyers from Arash Law are prepared to aggressively represent the interests of their clients in order to secure the financial compensation their clients require and deserve in the event of an accident.

We must make sure drivers are held responsible in order to decrease car accidents. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 or via our online intake form to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.