Melissa Marinez ID’d as Woman Hit and Killed by Vehicle on Rosedale Highway in Bakersfield
Melissa Marinez Killed in Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident on Rosedale Highway
Bakersfield, California (April 8, 2021) – 32-year-old Melissa Ann Marinez has been identified as the female party who died after being hit by a vehicle in west Bakersfield last month, March 4, the Kern County coroner’s office reported.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at approximately 6:58 p.m. in the 10300 block of Rosedale Highway.
The circumstances that led to the crash was not immediately established at the time of the report.
Melissa Marinez Fatal Bakersfield Crash
Sadly, Ann Marinez died in the accident.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not revealed thus far.
An investigation into the fatal accident is underway.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
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