Lamont, CA – Just before midnight on Sunday, July 26, 2026, a pedestrian hit-and-run resulted in a fatality on Di Giorgio Road near May Street, according to KBAK, with additional reporting from CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 11:58 PM, near Lamont.
Authorities said a pedestrian was found down in the roadway after being struck by a vehicle. Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene. The suspect vehicle was last seen traveling westbound on Di Giorgio Road, though a witness was unable to provide a description of the vehicle. The coroner was notified and responded.
No additional details regarding the identity of the deceased or the suspect vehicle had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
Kern County Hit-and-Run Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
California law requires drivers involved in any collision to stop, render aid, and remain at the scene to cooperate with law enforcement. A driver who flees the scene of a fatal crash faces significant criminal exposure in addition to civil liability, and a driver who violates this duty may be considered to have committed negligence per se, increasing their share of liability in the collision.
Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, the family of the deceased may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim can provide the family with compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of consortium, and other damages related to the fatal accident.
Kern County Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, on Di Giorgio Road near May Street, contact a California wrongful death lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
