Bakersfield, CA: Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Rosedale Highway
Woman Killed in Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident at Rosedale Highway and Dean Avenue
Bakersfield, California (March 5, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday evening at an intersection in Northwest Bakersfield, according to a local news source.
The deadly accident happened shortly before 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at the intersection of Rosedale Highway and Dean Avenue.
Authorities said a woman, believed to be in her mid-40s to mid-50s, was walking northbound across the road when she was hit by a vehicle.
Deadly Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident
First responders arrived at the location and found the woman suffering from major injuries. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The involved driver stopped at the scene and was cooperative, authorities said. Alcohol or drugs were not considered a factor in the accident.
Rosedale Highway between Calloway Drive and Verdugo Lane was closed in both directions while the investigation took place.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
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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