[04-22-2023] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Hit-and-Run on Highway 58, 3 Other Cars Involved

A man died from a hit-and-run on Highway 58 near Bakersfield and was struck by three additional vehicles on Saturday morning, April 22, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday.

The CHP reported that an unidentified vehicle was driving westbound in the third lane of Highway 58, close to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard underpass. For some unknown reason, the pedestrian crossed Highway 58 in the third lane in front of the unidentified vehicle.

According to officials, the 39-year-old pedestrian was struck three more times by an Acura, Toyota, and Tesla.

The victim was declared dead at the scene, but the unidentified car remains at large. Everyone else involved stayed and cooperated with the CHP.

The crash does not appear to have been caused by drugs or alcohol, and an investigation is still underway.

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What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

Our law firm has helped many victims throughout California deal with the fallout of a hit-and-run accident resulting in death or injuries. We fight hard to get our clients the compensation they deserve.

We have prepared this guide to help you know what to do – and, more importantly, not do – after a hit-and-run accident.

• After the incident, contact the police and request an accident report.
• Record everything that happened, including the weather, the road, and the vehicle that struck the victim.
• Take pictures of the driver’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
• Seek medical attention immediately if you are wounded or injured.
• Gather the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all witnesses and anyone else who saw the accident.
• Any expenses should be noted in a journal.
• Do not interact with an insurance adjuster or accept a settlement offer until you’ve spoken with a hit-and-run lawyer.
• Avoid talking about accidents or similar incidents on social media.
• For legal counsel, contact our renowned Bakersfield hit-and-run accident attorney.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show increased hit-and-run accidents and fatalities. In 2015, there were 737,100 hit-and-run accidents.

This data means that every 43 seconds, a hit-and-run accident occurs somewhere in the United States. In 2016, 2,049 people died from hit-and-run accidents, setting a new record.

A total of 337 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents in California in 2008.