Bakersfield, CA: One Person Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Motorist on Ross Street
Bakersfield Accident on Ross Street Injures Juvenile
Bakersfield, California (April 20, 2021) – A juvenile was hurt after being struck by an alleged hit-and-run driver in Bakersfield Saturday night.
The pedestrian accident took place shortly after 7:15 p.m. in the 126 block of Ross Street near Virginia Elementary School.
The California Highway Patrol did not establish how the collision occurred on April 17.
Bakersfield Hit-and-Run Collision
Meanwhile, paramedics responded to the crash site and attended to the victim who was hurt in the wreck.
The detectives handling the case are gathering more evidence to locate the involved motorist who fled the scene without rendering aid to the patient.
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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