Bakersfield, CA — On the night of Friday, October 16, 2026, a collision left a pedestrian with severe injuries, according to KGET.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place at approximately 7:19 PM in the Oildale area at the intersection of Norris Road and Ray Street in a residential area where Norris serves as a major east-west thoroughfare.
According to investigators, the pedestrian suffered major injuries, and the driver involved waited at the scene for authorities to arrive.
No details have been released regarding the identities of the pedestrian and driver involved or what may have led to the collision. This is an ongoing investigation.
Bakersfield Pedestrian Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
California law requires drivers to exercise an extra duty of care toward pedestrians, due to their greater vulnerability to serious injury in a collision. Even in cases where no criminal charges are filed against the driver, a pedestrian may have grounds to pursue a personal injury claim with the driver’s insurer. A personal injury claim can help to provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages stemming from an accident.
If it is determined that negligence on the pedestrian’s part also contributed to the accident that caused their injuries, they are not barred from seeking compensation. Any settlement will instead be reduced in proportion to their share of fault.
Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident similar to the one described here at Norris Road and Ray Street in Oildale, a Bakersfield pedestrian accident lawyer will be happy to answer any questions and offer a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
