Bakersfield, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Vehicle at Panama Lane and Salinas Street
Person Seriously Injured in Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident at Panama Lane and Salinas Street
Bakersfield, California (July 23, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle late Thursday night at an intersection in Bakersfield, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The major-injury pedestrian collision happened at around 11:44 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at the intersection of East Panama Lane and Salinas Street. This site is just west of Fairfax Road.
According to the CHP, the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle under unclear circumstances.
Major Injury Pedestrian Collision in Bakersfield
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with major injuries. The name of the victim and their condition were not immediately disclosed.
The intersection of Panama Lane and Salinas Street was closed as the investigation took place. It was not immediately clear if the driver involved stopped at or fled the scene after the accident.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
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.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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