Bakersfield, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle at Niles Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue
Pedestrian Hospitalized after Bakersfield Accident at Niles Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, California (June 4, 2021) – A Bakersfield accident that happened early Thursday morning seriously injured a pedestrian.
The minor injury crash took place in the area of Niles Street and Mt Vernon Avenue near the East Bakersfield High School at approximately 2:20 a.m.
As per the California Highway Patrol report, an individual was struck by a vehicle at the Bakersfield intersection under unclear circumstances.
Minor Injury Bakersfield Crash
The pedestrian sustained minor injuries following the accident. Medical personnel attended to the unidentified victim before rushing them to the Kern Medical for further medication.
Details regarding the involved motorist were not immediately established at the report time.
The detectives handling the case are gathering more evidence to determine the cause of the accident.
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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