Bakersfield, CA: Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle on White Lane near Highway 99
Bakersfield Collision on White Lane near Highway 99 Seriously Injures Male Party
Bakersfield, California (March 18, 2021) – A male party was hospitalized with major injuries after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday night in Bakersfield, the Bakersfield Police Department reported.
The major injury crash happened shortly after 8 p.m. on White Lane near Highway 99.
The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle while walking in the 2600 block of White Lane on March 17.
1 Hospitalized after Bakersfield Accident
Paramedics transported the male party to an area hospital for treatment of major life-threatening injuries.
Meanwhile, the driver was arrested and booked into the Kern County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence.
An investigation into the 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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