Bakersfield, CA — In the early hours of Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a collision with a vehicle caused at least one pedestrian to be hospitalized, according to KBAK.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place at approximately 1 AM, near Meadows Field Airport, at the intersection of Merle Haggard Drive and Wings Way.
According to investigators, the pedestrian sustained severe injuries after being struck by a red Toyota, which left them lying in the westbound lanes of Merle Haggard Drive.
Emergency responders provided the pedestrian with transportation to Kern Medical for treatment.
Further details regarding the crash have not yet been released, including the identities of the driver and pedestrian and what circumstances may have led to the accident.
Pedestrian Accidents in Bakersfield and Personal Injury Claims
California law requires motorists to exercise a heightened duty of care toward pedestrians, due to their vulnerability to serious injury in a collision. The pedestrian injured in this crash may have grounds to pursue a personal injury claim, which can provide compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.
If negligence on the part of the pedestrian is found to have also contributed to their injury, any settlement may be reduced. However, that would not bar them from receiving partial compensation.
Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident like the one described here, near Meadows Field Airport, at the intersection of Merle Haggard Drive and Wings Way, a Bakersfield pedestrian accident lawyer would be happy to answer any questions and provide a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
