Bakersfield, CA: Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 5, Jan. 4
Pedestrian Killed in Bakersfield Crash on Interstate 5
Bakersfield, California (January 4, 2019) – A pedestrian was killed Friday afternoon in a traffic accident in Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly crash occurred at an unspecified time on Interstate 5.
Details on how the accident happened were not immediately available, but the unidentified pedestrian died in the crash. The name of the deceased has not been released pending identification and notification of family.
Further details were not immediately reported, and the crash remains under investigation.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
The law requires drivers to slow down and give the right of way to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Investigators will inspect the vehicle involved for mechanical issues or system failure and analyze photographs of the site of the crash. They will also determine if the driver was intoxicated as at the time of the accident.
The final results of the case will determine if a family member may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive compensation.
We at Pacific Attorney Group will work with you to protect your rights and assist you on your recovery.
If you are a family member of the person killed and would like a free copy of the police report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617
