[09-02-2022] Kern County, CA – Pedestrian Critically Injured After Getting Struck by Two Vehicles in Bakersfield

According to the authorities, a pedestrian was struck by vehicles twice and was critically injured in central Bakersfield Friday night, September 2, 2022.

According to the authorities, the pedestrian was severely struck at 9:43 p.m. on Brundage Lane near P Street and suffered significant injuries.

The man was admitted to a hospital and was in critical condition.

Investigators claim that the pedestrian was struck by a driver who fled the scene in a black car while he was outside of a crosswalk.

The pedestrian was then hit by an SUV’s driver. The second driver remained on the scene and assisted the authorities.

The inquiry is still ongoing. Police in Bakersfield is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 661-327-7111.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are often killed or hurt very badly in car accidents. Pedestrians have no protection at all when two cars crash into each other.

In the United States, there have been a lot of accidents involving pedestrians in the last few years. Pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic deaths in the previous few years.

Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) says that between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrians killed by cars dropped by 14%.

In the US in 2017, 5,977 people on foot were killed. The most recent data shows that 88 people die every minute.

In 2017, 137,000 people went to the hospital because they were hurt while walking and did not die.

A recent study suggests that people who walk in California are more likely to get hurt or die than people who walk in other states.

Last year, more than 14,000 people were hurt and 893 killed while walking in California.

One of the most common reasons pedestrians get hurt or die is because a driver is careless, like when they speed or don’t stop when they should. Having an experienced lawyer on your side is essential during a court case.

Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

If the pedestrian is not in a crosswalk, the driver must slow down and be careful. At all intersections, pedestrians have the right of way unless a sign says otherwise. The driver who hit and killed a pedestrian will be looked into to see if they broke traffic laws.

People or groups to blame for the death of a family member or friend can be sued for wrongful death. Damages for pain and suffering lost wages, and even the cost of a funeral are all examples of injuries that can be paid for.

Our goal is to protect our client’s best interests as much as the law will allow. At Arash Law, our Kern County pedestrian accident lawyers will fight for the rights of the people who were hurt to get money for their losses.

The lives of innocent people can be saved if responsible drivers are on the road. If you or a family member has been injured in a car accident, contact Arash Law immediately.

People in the state know us as the best car accident lawyers. Our lawyers have won more than $750 million for their clients in car accident cases. They have worked on hundreds of cases. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to talk to one of our skilled attorneys for free.