Bakersfield, CA — On the morning of Wednesday, October 28, 2026, a person was struck by a vehicle and injured while riding their bicycle, according to KGET.
The California Highway Patrol first received reports of the accident at approximately 11:21 AM, located in the 5800 block of Olive Drive between Fruitvale Avenue and Oakhaven Street, in a residential area of northern Bakersfield.
Preliminary investigations show that a driver in a white vehicle struck the bicyclist, leaving them with injuries that were described as “major.” The accident led to traffic becoming backed up on Olive Drive, with all lanes blocked.
No further details regarding the accident have been made available at this time, including the identity of those involved, a description of the vehicle, and whether or not the influence of drugs or alcohol may have played a part. This is an ongoing investigation.
Bicycle Accidents in Bakersfield and Personal Injury Claims
California law assigns motorists a heightened duty of care toward bicyclists due to their greater vulnerability to serious injury in a collision. They are required to be on the lookout for bicyclists sharing the road with them and stay with the injured party to help them find medical assistance and cooperate with law enforcement in the case of a collision.
When a driver’s negligence leads to a bicycle accident and the bicyclist is injured, the victim may have grounds for a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can provide compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. If negligence on the part of the bicyclist also contributed to the crash, any settlement may be reduced, but that would not prevent them from being awarded partial compensation.
Bakersfield Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident like the one described here in the 5800 block of Olive Drive, a Bakersfield personal injury lawyer would be happy to answer any questions and provide a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
