Bakersfield, CA – Mother and Daughter Injured after Pedestrian Accident at Intersection of Olive Drive and Knudsen Road

Bakersfield, CA (August 8, 2018) – The California Highway Patrol reported that a mother and daughter had sustained injuries as the result of a collision with a vehicle that took place at the intersection of Olive Drive and Knudsen Road. Authorities first logged the incident at approximately 4:45 PM in the afternoon on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. At this time, no detailed information concerning the identity of the woman, her child, and the driver involved in the crash has been revealed.

Based on the CHP report, the mother and daughter were trying to cross Olive Drive when, for indeterminate reasons, a truck plowed into them. Sometime later, medical personnel transported the two victims to Kern Medical, where they received treatment for non-life threatening injuries. The current conditions of the victims have not been released at this time.

Presently, the California Highway Patrol has assumed authority over an ongoing investigation into the potential cause of the crash. As more evidence continues to surface, more information will be released to public sources.

We extend our most heartfelt prayers and most loving thoughts to the mother and child during this difficult time and wish them swift and efficient recoveries from their injuries.

Pedestrian Accident in Bakersfield

By law, drivers are required to decrease the speed of their vehicles and provide the right of way to pedestrians along all areas of a roadway. Based on the information provided in the report, however, officials have not revealed if the victims had been walking in a marked or unmarked crossing zone on Olive Drive.

As part of the ongoing investigation, forensic teams will inspect the vehicle and examine photos of the crash site to determine if the driver had experienced mechanical issues or system failure, forcing the vehicle to swerve out of control. Authorities will also consider if drugs, alcohol, negligence, recklessness, or distracted driving contributed to the collision in any way.

In the event of a pedestrian accident of this nature, the non-guilty injured victims may have the option of filing a personal injury lawsuit against the guilty party to receive compensation for multiple issues including medical bills and painful injuries.

We at Brady Law Group will work with you to ensure your rights and give you the peace of mind needed to focus on your recovery.

If you’ve been injured as the result of another person’s negligence, please call us at (866) 211-2562 to receive a free consultation with one of our expert attorneys.

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 for all those involved in the accident.