[06-21-2022] Kern County, CA – One Woman Killed in Fatal DUI Crash in Southwest Bakersfield

According to local authorities, one female pedestrian was killed in a fatal DUI accident in Southwest Bakersfield on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

The crash occurred just before 11:00 p.m. in the 1300 block of Berkshire Road.

The Bakersfield Police were called to the scene when the woman was struck by a car. The person drove off after hitting the woman.

Alexis L. eventually returned to the scene in the vehicle used in the hit-and-run.

Police claim that after an investigation, they discovered Leon was under the influence, but speed also appears to have played a role in the fatal collision.

Leon is facing several charges, including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

He is expected to appear in court on Friday at 3:00 p.m.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

It is extremely dangerous to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They put not only themselves but also other motorists in danger.

Those who are involved in drunk driving accidents face long-term consequences that can be life-altering. Since the late 1970s, the number of drunk driving incidents in the United States has steadily increased.

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, drunk-driving accidents kill an average of 30 people a day in the United States. Nearly a quarter of all traffic-related deaths in the United States are attributable to alcohol-impaired driving.

Nearly a quarter of all traffic deaths in the United States were caused by drunk drivers in 2016. Drinking and driving was responsible for 17% of all deaths involving children under the age of 14 in 2016.

More than 1,000 people were killed in California last year as a result of drunk driving-related accidents, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Thousands of people have lost their lives or suffered serious injuries as a result of drunk driving.

Kern County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

If someone is hurt or killed because of a drunk driver, every effort should be made to help them. Victims of an accident caused by a drunk driver should gather and present evidence to prove that the drunk driver was solely responsible.

For example, additional defendants may have been responsible for a drunk driving accident. For those who have been injured or killed in a California DUI accident, all possible avenues for monetary compensation should be thoroughly investigated and evaluated.

Our Kern County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law will investigate every avenue of compensation for our clients’ damages. They should be held accountable for their actions and be punished accordingly for intoxicated driving.

As much money as possible for medical bills and supporting families is Arash Law’s primary goal.

We urge you to contact our legal team as soon as possible if a drunk driver in California has injured you or a loved one. Arash Law can be reached by phone at (888) 488-1391 or by filling out our online contact form.