Bakersfield, CA- Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Buck Owens Blvd

Bakersfield, CA (May 29, 2019)- A pedestrian was killed on Tuesday at approximately 4:15 pm on Buck Owens Boulevard.

Bakersfield police reported that 31-year-old Brian Christopher Chavez was running across the roadway when a northbound traveling sedan hit him. The pedestrian was reportedly outside of the crosswalk when the accident occurred. He was declared dead at the accident scene.

The driver involved in the accident remained at the crash site and cooperated with authorities. Substances are not believed to be involved in the cause of the crash.

The accident is currently under investigation.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Brian Christopher Chavez at this time.  Our thoughts are with them.

Statistics About California’s Pedestrian Accidents

California ranks 15th among the 50 states when it comes to pedestrian deaths. This ranking shows that accidents happen all too frequently in California. On average, someone will die in a pedestrian crash every 111 minutes in the United States. With California’s size and extensive road systems ranging from long-distance freeways to narrow rural roads, many challenges abound for pedestrians attempting to get to and from their locations.

Losing a loved one in a pedestrian crash can be devastating. We rarely expect a car accident death to occur outside of a vehicle, but for too many pedestrians, this is often the case. The attorneys at the Brady Law Group have secured multi-million dollar settlements for victims of pedestrian accidents and the families of those who’ve died in this type of accident. With almost thirty years of experience supporting pedestrian accident victims, we know how to stand by you and provide assurance that justice will be served. Contact us today at 866-478-6483 to reserve a free consultation.

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.