Bakersfield, CA – On the morning of Friday, July 31, 2026, a pedestrian collision left a woman with moderate injuries at the intersection of Union Avenue and 4th Street, according to KBAK.
The Bakersfield Police Department reports that the accident took place around 4:42 AM.
Authorities said the woman was crossing mid-block outside of a crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle. She sustained moderate injuries. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. Neither speed nor intoxication were factors in the crash.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Bakersfield Pedestrian Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
California law follows the principle of comparative negligence. This means that even if a pedestrian is found partially at fault for crossing outside of a crosswalk, she may still pursue compensation if the negligence of the driver, such as failing to keep a proper lookout, also contributed to the collision. Investigators with California law enforcement examine visibility, speed, and the actions of both parties to determine what role each may have played.
The woman injured in this collision may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the accident.
Bakersfield Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you love was injured in an accident like the one described here, at Union Avenue and 4th Street, contact a California personal injury lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
