Pedestrians in Bakersfield often face a real struggle to travel even a few blocks in the city. A lack of pedestrian bridges and safe intersections with crosswalks limits the options for those on foot.
Drivers are required to watch for pedestrians on all roadways. They are legally obligated to slow down to avoid a collision with defenseless pedestrians no matter where they encounter them.
When motorists don’t pay proper attention to the lanes ahead, they can be held financially responsible for the damage and devastating injuries they cause.
Pedestrian Accident Claims Man’s Life in Bakersfield
A man tragically lost his life Tuesday evening after being struck by a car in eastern Bakersfield. KERO-TV reports the accident call came in just before 6 p.m. It happened along Highway 178 near, east of Niles Street on January 3, 2022.
The California Highway Patrol found the victim’s body along the westbound lanes of the highway. Investigators say he was struck by a 33-year-old driver in a 2019 Mercedes A220 going approximately 60 miles per hour.
The driver pulled over and remained at the scene to cooperate with the Highway Patrol’s investigation. Officers do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.
Liability in Fatal Bakersfield Pedestrian Accidents
After a tragic pedestrian accident, family members of the victim can face extreme financial turmoil. They’ll have the bill for a funeral coming due and still be responsible for leftover medical bills and emergency response fees.
Central Valley families can file a wrongful death claim against an at-fault driver to get assistance with these bills and others. They should also receive substantial support to help with the income lost now that the deceased can’t provide for close relatives.
Contact a Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
To secure protection for you and your family after a pedestrian accident, talk to a Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Lawyer like Martin Gasparian. Mr. Gasparian, the founder of Maison Law, has a long history of safeguarding victims and their families in Central Valley after terrible accidents.
Contact Maison Law for a free and confidential case consultation. Martin Gasparian believes that families should be informed of everything available to them and remain completely protected from insurance tactics after a pedestrian accident.
