[09-11-2022] Kern County, CA – Authorities Identify 52-Year-Old Victim of Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Central Bakersfield

Local authorities identified Santiago Espinoza A., 52, a Bakersfield resident who was a victim and killed after a hit-and-run accident in Central Bakersfield on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers arrived at the scene in the 700 block of P Street just after 10:30 p.m.

They took him to Kern Medical, where he passed away on Monday due to his wounds.

An investigation revealed that a driver hit Aldana and sped away.

The car involved in the collision was a black sedan with front-end damage to the driver’s side.

According to authorities, the crash appears to have been caused by speed, but it is unclear either alcohol was a factor in the incident.

Call BPD at 661-327-7111 if you have any information about the collision.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Thousands of people perish in hit-and-run incidents each year. This statistic is particularly concerning because avoiding such tragedies would be relatively simple.

The effects of a fatal hit-and-run accident can be devastating because roads are dangerous places. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates 2,300 fatal hit-and-run accidents in 2016. This number has remained largely stable over the past few years. Even though this figure accounts for less than 1% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents, thousands of people still pass away yearly.

The average age of those hurt in fatal hit-and-run accidents is 41 years old, and 81% of them are men, while only 19% are women. These victims typically die from blunt force trauma (37% of the time), internal bleeding (21% of the time), and brain injuries (16%).

To make our communities safer places for everyone—especially those most vulnerable—we must educate ourselves about how to prevent these types of accidents.

Kern County Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Victims

The immediate aftermath of any fatal hit-and-run accident is devastating. The driver who hit the victim is free to carry on with their life as if nothing happened, leaving the victim’s family and friends to deal with their grief.

At Arash Law, we are proud of our ability to assist clients like you in obtaining fair compensation for their damages, including pain and suffering. We can help you decide how to proceed with your case and understand your options.

You might be able to address these issues with the aid of our Kern County fatal hit-and-run accident attorneys. You don’t have to continue to be in a difficult situation even if you are going through it alone. Our legal team will collaborate closely with you to give you the best representation possible. This will allow you to concentrate on getting better from your wounds and starting over.

You’re not alone in this situation because our attorneys can support you. To allow you to concentrate on getting well while we take care of everything else, we’ll work with you to get your due compensation. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to set up your free case evaluation, or use our online contact form.