Bakersfield, CA – Hit-And-Run Crash Injures Pedestrian On River Blvd & Goodman St

Bakersfield, CA (April 21, 2019) – A suspected hit-and-run accident resulted in the injury of a pedestrian in northern Bakersfield.

Sources claim that a brown sedan struck the victim while they were crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was unable to move after being hit by the car which resulted in them being hit by another vehicle at the 2200 River Blvd block.

Officials arrived at the scene around 9:30 p.m. where they found the victim severely injured. The paramedics transported the injured pedestrian to a hospital for further medical treatment.

The driver of the brown sedan stayed in the area. However, the driver of the second vehicle fled the scene of the crash.

The investigation into the accident is still underway.

Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian and his or her family at this time.  We are hopeful that the injured victim will be ok.  

Hit-and-Run Accidents in California

Pedestrian deaths due to accidents increased by 11 percent in California from 2007 to 2013. Additionally, non-fatal injury rates decreased by 13 percent, showing that more people in the state are dying from these events.

You need an attorney with years of experience working on similar cases in order to successfully secure your desired settlement.

For over 30 years, The Brady Law Group has assisted the residents of California and awarding the largest settlements possible. The firm uses state-of-the-art reanimation services that can recreate the accident accurately to help provide evidence of your claims. Our clients are important to us, and we want to help you regain lost compensation. You should not have to pay for the result of another person’s negligence. Contact our offices now at (866) 478-6483 to discuss your case with one of our experienced California pedestrian injury lawyers.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.