Bakersfield, CA – Pedestrian Struck & Killed on S Union Ave
Bakersfield, CA (October 10, 2020) – An automobile accident reported on Friday morning claimed one person’s life in the Bakersfield area. On October 9, the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a crash on South Union Avenue.
Reports from CHP show that at approximately 11:15 a.m., a pedestrian was standing near the 2700 block of South Union Avenue, by the intersection with Rexland Drive. For unknown reasons, the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.
The pedestrian sustained critical injuries in the accident. Police and firefighters quickly secured the area. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers went in to assist the victim at the scene by providing treatment and loading them onto a stretcher. The victim was rushed to Kern Medical Center with severe traumatic head injuries. Authorities confirmed that the victim succumbed to their injuries later in the day.
At this time, the California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the man who lost his life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
Every year, around 6,000 pedestrians lose their lives in traffic-related incidents throughout the United States. Roughly 15% of fatal pedestrian accidents happen right here in California. Although our lawmakers consistently work to protect pedestrians while sharing roads with drivers, they continue to be victimized daily. In many cases, pedestrians are struck by vehicles operated by distracted, impaired, and reckless drivers. Although we can be vigilant to protect others who are sharing the road, there is no guarantee that other motorists are going to take us into consideration while driving.
Any vehicle collision has the potential to cause catastrophic injuries for those involved. Pedestrians involved in accidents are at a heightened risk of suffering injuries given the fact that they are unprotected against the force of vehicles. Although losing a loved one is challenging under any circumstance, knowing that your loved one lost their life in an accident that could have been prevented just makes the situation even more devastating. When victims lose their lives in preventable pedestrian accidents, their families can contact a wrongful death attorney in California for legal guidance.
California accident attorneys at Torem & Associates have nearly 40-years of experience provided trusted and effective legal representation to families throughout Los Angeles County who have lost loved ones in preventable accidents due to the negligence of others. Although it can seem as though no amount of money can even alleviate the overwhelming pain and suffering families endure after a tragic loss, having compensation available to cover the costs of funeral services and the financial burdens families endure from lost wages can help grieving families move forward. If your loved one lost their life in a preventable accident, contact our personal injury attorneys in California at (888) 500-5000 to discuss legal options available to help you recover.
Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts. These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Bakersfield. For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers. If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.
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