Bakersfield, CA (March 30, 2024) – Authorities in Bakersfield responded to the scene of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Friday, March 29th. The accident occurred in the early morning hours on South Union Avenue.

According to an initial report, a woman was walking eastbound when she was struck by a light-colored vehicle that was traveling northbound on South Union. Paramedics responded to the scene to provide treatment but ultimately the victim succumbed to her injuries. Her identity has not been released. Police did not provide any information on the events that led up to the crash. There were no other injuries reported. An investigation into the accident is ongoing. It is unknown if any charges are expected to be filed. No further details are available.

We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to the victim’s family in the aftermath of this fatal pedestrian accident in Bakersfield.

Pedestrian Accidents in California

Pedestrian crashes in California lead to the loss of hundreds of lives every year. Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to being injured in crashes due to the fact that they have no protection from the impact of a crash. A pedestrian crash can take place very suddenly and unexpectedly and often occurs because of the negligence of a driver.

If you or a family member have been impacted by a pedestrian accident in California, you may have legal rights. If your loved one was tragically killed, you could be entitled to file a wrongful death claim under California law in order to recover a variety of potential damages, including funeral expenses, loss of earning capacity, loss of love and affection, and potentially more. The law is complicated, so these claims should only be handled by an experienced attorney.

Here at Saleh Law Group, we represent clients across Southern California when they have been affected by the negligence of another person. We know the difficulties that you are facing during this time. Our team of dedicated and driven attorneys will always fight for your legal rights and the compensation that you deserve.

We are standing by to speak with you now. Our team provides free consultations and case evaluations for all potential and prospective clients. When you are in need of a tough and aggressive law firm, we can help you obtain the results that you deserve. There is no financial obligation until we obtain a recovery. To speak with a Bakersfield pedestrian accident lawyer, please give us a call at 949-431-6371.