Bakersfield, CA – One Injured in Pedestrian Accident at Breckenridge Road and Monica Street
Bakersfield, CA (July 29, 2018) – The California Highway Patrol reported a crash involving a pedestrian and resulting in their injuries that took place early Sunday morning in Bakersfield. The injurious collision that reportedly involved the pedestrian and one vehicle occurred in the vicinity of Breckenridge Road and Monica Street at around 2:20 a.m.
The report that was released by the California Highway Patrol stated that the pedestrian had been walking in the area of the intersection when they were struck by a vehicle. However, whether or not the victim had been walking in a marked crosswalk was not specifically provided in the initial report.
Paramedics were quickly dispatched to the scene of the incident in order to assist the injured pedestrian. Upon their arrival, the paramedics reportedly found the victim lying down in the road near the intersection. The injured victim was immediately transported to Kern Medical Center with unspecified injuries.
Neither the name nor the condition of the victim has been made available at this time, and there was no more information released in regards to the events that led to the crash. The investigation into this accident is ongoing.
We are terribly sorry to know about this accident as we certainly offer our warmest wishes to the victim in hopes of their full recovery.
California Pedestrian Accident
Investigators are diligently working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. Whether or not the victim was in a marked crosswalk or any form of negligence was exhibited by either party will make the difference in their determination. In the event that the driver involved is found to have acted in a negligent manner, subsequently causing the collision, then there will absolutely be grounds for a serious personal injury claim available to the victim.
We at Brady Law Group are absolutely passionate about holding negligent drivers responsible for the immense pain and devastation they cause. If you have suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident or other manner due to a negligent party, please call us at (866) 211-2562 to schedule a free consultation with one of our expert attorneys today.
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.