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Pedestrian Accidents On Edison Highway In Bakersfield CA

People who travel Bakersfield on foot are often asked to move about at extreme risk to themselves. They often must walk near four and five lanes of traffic while navigating a city with few crosswalks, and in places, no sidewalks at all.

These dangerous conditions combined with distracted drivers who aren’t always paying attention to the lanes in front of them can easily result in a tragedy. These are real dangers that Bakersfield authorities document every year. In 2018, 137 pedestrian collisions occurred in the city and that number jumped to 153 cases in 2019. Sadly those 2019 incidents included many tragic outcomes. 16 pedestrians lost their lives in 2019 and another 149 victims suffered an injury.

Deadly Pedestrian Accident in East Bakersfield

A Bakersfield man was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident in east Bakersfield Thursday night. Bakersfield Now reported the accident happened around 8:40 p.m. along Edison Highway east of Chamberlain Avenue on February 11, 2021.

The California Highway Patrol said the driver of a red Toyota truck was traveling eastbound when the vehicle struck a male pedestrian. The man was killed in the accident. KGET-TV reports the victim was a 59-year-old Bakersfield man.

Investigators say the truck’s driver stayed on the scene and cooperated with officers. Drugs and alcohol are not thought to have played a part in the tragedy.

Help for Families After a Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident

The news of a lost loved one will devastate a family and will make getting back to normal life impossible for a long time to come. When these tragic circumstances arise, families will be face emotional and financial difficulties and will wonder how justice can be found for the deceased.

Families may struggle after losing the financial and emotional support the loved one provided. The cost of a funeral service and burial can be overwhelming. Ambulance and emergency services fees can also come due. A family facing this financial burden can seek help by filing a wrongful death claim against the driver to blame and his or her insurance provider.

A spouse, domestic partner, children of the victim, and in some cases the parents of the victim can file this lawsuit on behalf of the family. An attorney can also represent the family in this claim, making sure an insurance company isn’t permitted to ignore the physical, emotional, and financial hardships close relatives have been put through.

An attorney can also investigate the circumstances involved in the accident. Drivers must show pedestrians extra care no matter where they encounter them on road. No matter the details, drivers are often held liable because of how defenseless pedestrians are in any impact suffered.

Contact a Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

If a tragic accident claimed the life of your loved one contact an experienced Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Lawyer such as Martin Gasparian for a free consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Gasparian takes a hands-on approach to every case. He believes that every family should work directly with their lawyer, get honest advice, and the personalized attention to detail their case deserves.

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