[09-21-2022] Kern County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Roberts Lane

According to a California Highway Patrol news release, a pedestrian was killed after getting struck by a pickup truck on Roberts Lane on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

The crash occurred at 9:38 p.m. on Roberts Lane, west of Belmont Avenue.

An unidentified make and model of a pickup truck struck a man who was crossing Roberts Lane.

The pickup truck then sped away from the scene.

The man was taken to Kern Medical, where he passed away due to his wounds.

The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed.

The CHP’s Bakersfield area Office is still investigating the crash.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

If a driver flees the scene of an accident, they will almost always face legal consequences. The guilty party will be punished as soon as possible.

One in every five pedestrian deaths involves a fleeing driver. 60% of pedestrian fatalities are caused by hit-and-run drivers, according to statistics.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that 680,000 people are victims of hit-and-run accidents in the United States each year. The annual rate of growth of the number of people killed in hit-and-run incidents since 2009 is 7%.

Hit-and-run accidents accounted for eleven percent (11%) of all car collisions in 2015. Nearly 1.8 million people in 2009 were injured by hit-and-run drivers. Hit-and-run accidents in California claimed the lives of 337 people last year.

They are either too intoxicated to stay and face the consequences or too afraid to stay and drive home.

Kern County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers

The death of a loved one transforms a person’s outlook on life. Companies outside of government may also attempt to get in touch with you. However, before taking any legal action, you should consult a lawyer.

In this period, family members can file wrongful death claims on behalf of the deceased. Family members of the deceased may file a civil lawsuit to recover damages for their loss of financial support, emotional distress, and physical and mental pain and suffering.

Our Kern County hit-and-run accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight aggressively for the compensation you need and deserve If you or a loved one has been injured. In this way, our clients can relax and concentrate on getting better or mourning their losses without distraction.

Please call (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form to schedule a free consultation with our legal team.