Bakersfield, CA – Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle at Chester Avenue and Norris Road

Bakersfield, CA (August 7, 2018) – One pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Chester Avenue and Norris Road late Tuesday morning. The crash resulted in one person being injured and occurred at the intersection around 11:27 a.m.

While not many details were provided in the initial report, one person was confirmed to have suffered injuries during the accident. Emergency responders were immediately called to the scene to render aid, and the victim has not been identified at this time. They were transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. The exact extent of the victims’ injuries has not been stated, but it has been classified as a leg injury.

According to the California Highway Patrol, an ambulance transported the victim to the hospital but no further information was released regarding the victim. The cause of this accident is currently unknown as well as investigators are actively examining all the events that led to the collision.

Our most heartfelt compassion is present with the victim of this accident as we hope for their full recovery.

California Pedestrian Accident

Investigators need to determine who was at fault for this injurious collision, and they will do so by analyzing the location of the victim and the behavior of the driver at the time. The investigation will focus on whether or not the driver acted negligently in any manner, and whether or not the victim was in a marked crosswalk or other designated area for pedestrians. Following the conclusion of the investigation, the victim may very well be provided with grounds for a serious personal injury lawsuit.

We at Brady Law Group are vehemently dedicated to holding negligent drivers liable for the pain and devastation they cause. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident or other crash due to a negligent driver, please don’t hesitate to call us at (866) 211-2562 for a free consultation with one of our skilled 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.